Coconut milks and creams
Aroy-D Coconut Milk
250 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- May contain traces of 1,4-dioxane
Why it scores 67
Aroy-D Coconut Milk scores 67 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 ml: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 189 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 Receipt
Coconut Milk
Ingredients
- Polysorbate 60 minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Saturated fat 16.7 g / 100 ml minus 9 points
- Energy 189 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 33.5 = 66.5 → 67
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 189 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 18.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 16.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.1 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 90 g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
COCONUT MILK 99.95%, POLYSORBATE 60.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper and cardboard plastic aluminium
Context only: no points in v1.
More coconut milks and creams on GoodSwap
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Organic Reduced Fat Coconut Milk Trader Joe's · 400 mL High in saturated fatCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Organic Coconut Milk Real Coco Ultra-processedCertified organic Score 84 out of 100 Excellent -
Original Organic Coconut Milk Real Coco · 6 × 1 L High in saturated fatCertified organicNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
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More from Aroy-D
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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
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1,4-Dioxane in Cosmetics: A Manufacturing Byproduct
“1,4-dioxane forms as a byproduct during the manufacturing process of certain cosmetic ingredients.”
fda.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int