Coconut-based drinks
Vita Coco Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage
1 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
Why it scores 80
Vita Coco Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage scores 80 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 ml: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Non-Dairy Coconut Beverage
Ingredients
- Gellan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 ml minus 3 points
- Energy 21 kcal / 100 ml minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 21 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 4 Per container (240 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Organic Coconut Water From Concentrate, Water, Organic Coconut Cream, Gellan Gum
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Vita Coco
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org