Coconut waters
Vita Coco Original coconut water
18 × 330 mL (11.1 fl oz)
Score
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 69
Vita Coco Original coconut water scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Sugars 4.2 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 2 points Energy 18 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.
Better coconut water
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Organic Coconut Water Kirkland Signature No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Coconut water Simple Truth Organic · 330 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic Coconut Water 365 · 33.8 fl oz/1.05 qt/1 L No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Natural Coconut Water Zico · 330 mL/11.2 fl oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
100% Coconut Water Iberia No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original coconut water
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 4.2 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 18 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
100 − 31 = 69
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 18 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.5 g |
| Sugars | 4.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 11.1 fl oz (330 ml)
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.
More coconut waters on GoodSwap
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Coconut Water Vita Coco · 330 mL Contains added sugars Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Molokai Coconut Bai · 18 fl oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains caffeine Score 69 out of 100 Good -
Organic Coconut Water Kirkland Signature · 330 mL No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Coconut Water With Pressed Coconut The Vita Coco Company Inc. · 500 mL Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 56 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Coconut Water Harmless Harvest · 16 fl oz/473 mL Certified organicNo additives Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
Coconut Water with Pulp Goya · 240 mL Contains added sugars Score 50 out of 100 Okay
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