Coconut waters
Vita Coco Coconut Water
1 L
Score
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 76
Vita Coco Coconut Water scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 3 points Added sugars 1 g / 100 ml: Contains some sugar. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 13 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Coconut Water
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Added sugars 1 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 13 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 24 = 76
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 13 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g |
| Added sugars | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 portion (8 fl oz)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
coconut water, less than 1% sugar, ascorbic acid (vitamin C)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Pet 1 polyethylene terephthalate, Tetra pak
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Vita Coco
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu