Juices and nectars
Vita Coco Coconut Juice Drink with pulp
16.9 fl oz/500 mL
Score
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 69
Vita Coco Coconut Juice Drink with pulp 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 4.3 g / 100 ml: High in sugar. Strong
- minus 2 points Energy 21 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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Coconut water 100% pulp free juice 365 Everyday Value · 33.8 fl oz/1.05 qt/1 L No added sugars · No sugar Score 97 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Coconut Water with Watermelon Juice Beverage Harmless Harvest No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Coconut Water with Pulp C2O · 17.5 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 97 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Central market coconut water H-E-B · 11.1 fl oz/330 mL No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
100% Coconut Water No Pulp Nature's Nectar No added sugars · No sugar Score 94 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Coconut Juice Drink with pulp
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 4.3 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 21 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 | 21 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Sugars | 4.3 g |
| Added sugars | 2.5 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 container (16.5 fl oz)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
COCONUT WATER, WATER, SUGAR, COCONUT PULP, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID).
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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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