If you're on the hunt for coconut water, you won't have to look far. Its growing popularity has led to at least 35 different brands being sold in cartons and bottles around the country. Most coconut water is just that, the juice from the inside of a coconut. But some are made from concentrate while others have added ingredients.
To help you compare different coconut water brands, here is a selection (56 and counting as at March 2017) which can be found in health stores, supermarkets and smaller retail outlets in the UK.
Coconut water is a healthy, low calorie drink for those looking to replace fluids lost through exercise or simply to quench their thirst.
It's an excellent choice because pure coconut water contains naturally occurring electrolytes which closely match those lost through sweating.
While the flesh of a coconut is high in calories, pure coconut water is not. In its natural state, coconut water is fat free, low calorie and has little sugar or salt. Typically, coconut water has around 20 calories per 100ml, but it depends on where it was sourced and the natural variability of individual coconuts!
Another point to watch out for is whether or not your coconut water is sourced from young, green coconuts, or old brown ones. Young green coconuts provide the sweetest tasting drink with more nutrients. It also doesn't need anything added. Coconut water from older brown coconuts often has added sugar or is concentrated so manufacturers can add further ingredients later.
Unfortunately, the labels on the bottles aren't often specific about the age or colour of the coconuts used. Ideally look for those with nothing added and not made from concentrate.
If you're after the lowest calorie coconut water, then Levi Roots has a mere 2 calories per 100ml. This is followed by Chi 100% Pure Coconut Water which has 8 calories per 100ml.
Here is the nutritional breakdown and ingredients for 56 different varieties of coconut water selling in the UK.
Aqua Coco Coconut Water
| Ingredients: Coconut water. Nutrition per 100ml: 23 calories, 0g protein, 6.4g carbohydrates, 4.2g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, 0g Fibre, 0.14mg sodium, 96mg potassium. 100% natural, not from concentrate; Bottled at source in Thailand; 0% fat, 0% cholesterol, 0% added sugar, 0% artificial colours, 0% flavourings. 250ml bottle. |  |
Best In Coconut Water
 Ingredients:Coconut water. Nutrition per 100ml: 15 calories, 0g protein, 4.5g carbohydrates, 4.5g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, 0g Fibre, 0.01g protein, 0.04g salt. |
Biona Pure Organic Coconut Water
Ingredients: Organic young coconut water. Nutrition per 100ml: 21.5 calories, 0g protein, 5.2g carbohydrates, 3g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, 0g Fibre, 0.01g sodium. Other Information: (Country of origin = Thailand) |  |
Chi 100% Pure Coconut Water with Mango
Ingredients:Coconut Water (96%), Mango Puree (4%)
Nutrition per 100ml:
22 calories, 0.1g protein, 5.0g carbohydrates, 4.0g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, 1g fibre, 47mg sodium.
Other information:
Free From Artificial Colours, Free from Preservatives. Free from added Sugars. Free From Artificial Flavours. Suitable for Coeliacs. Fat Free. Suitable for Vegetarians.
Chi 100% Pure Coconut Water Natural
Ingredients:100% Pure Coconut Water
Nutrition per 100ml:
8 calories, 0.0g protein, 1.89g carbohydrates, 1.2g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, fibre less than 0.5g, 0.02g sodium, 0.8mg Vitamin C, potassium 210mg, calcium 21mg
Other information:
Suitable for Vegetarians; Free From Dairy, Free From Gluten
Chi 100% Pure Coconut Water with Pineapple
Ingredients:
Coconut Water (94%), Pineapple Juice (6%), (Not from concentrate) Nutrition per 100ml:
20 calories, 0.1g protein, 5.0g carbohydrates, 4.0g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, 0.5g fibre, 47mg sodium.
Other information:
Gluten Free, Peanut Free, Egg Free, Sesame Free, Milk Free, Soya Free, Nut Free, Vegetarian, Halal, Mustard Free, Celery Free, Sulphites Free, Shellfish Free, Fat Free, Yeast Free, Wheat Free, Lactose Free, Vegan, Oat Free, Kosher.
Chi 100% Pure Coconut Water with Tropical Fruits
Ingredients:Coconut Water (96%), Orange Juice (2%), Mango Puree (1%), Pineapple Puree (1%).
Nutrition per 100ml:
20 calories, 0.1g protein, 5.0g carbohydrates, 4.0g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, 0.5g fibre, 47mg sodium.
Other information:
Suitable for Vegetarians
Coco Zumi Pure Organic Coconut Water
Ingredients:100% Organic coconut water.
Nutrition per 100ml:
17 calories, 0g protein, 4.2g carbohydrates, 4.1g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, fibre 0g, 18mg sodium, potassium 201mg, Magnesium 22mg.
Other information:
Not from concentrate, no added sugar.
Cocofina Coconut Water
 Ingredients:100% Coconut Water Nutrition per 100ml: 25 calories, 0g fat, 5.9g carbohydrates, 3.5g sugars, 0.2g protein, 4.67g fibre, 0.08g salt. Other information: Cocofina is harvested from a special species of coconuts at their 'water ready' peak. Our proprietary process ensures minimal exposure to air thus retaining the fresh from the nut flavour. Suitable for vegans. Produced from coconuts of Thailand. |
Coco Pro Coconut Water Protein Drink
 Ingredients:Pure Coconut Water 46%, Water, Whey Protein Isolate (milk) 7.1%, grape juice from concentrate, dietary fibre, natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavourings, stabiliser: pectin, Vitamin C, sweetener: steviol glycosides
Other information: A 330ml serving gives 100% RDA Vitamin C. A coconut water, whey protein drink with stevia. |
Coco Pro Protein Coconut Water Pineapple
 Ingredients:Pure Coconut Water 46%, Water, Pineapple juice from concentrate 9%, Whey Protein Isolate (milk) 7.1%, dietary fibre, natural vanilla flavouring with other natural flavourings, stabiliser: pectin, Vitamin C, sweetener: steviol glycosides
Other information: A 330ml serving gives 100% RDA Vitamin C. A coconut water, whey protein drink with stevia. 20g of protein per serving. |
Cocowell Organic Coconut Water
 Ingredients:Natural Coconut Water 20 calories, 0g fat, 5g carbohydrates, 5g sugars, 0g protein, 0g fibre, 13 mg sodium, 224mg potassium. Calcium 2%, Phosphorous 1%, Vitamin C, Iron 1%, Magnesium 3%. Other information: No added sugars, five naturally occurring electrolytes, more potassium than a banana. Coconut water from organic farming. |
Dr Antonio Martins Organic Coconut Water
Ingredients:Organic coconut juice.
Nutrition per 100ml:
23.9 calories, 0.7g protein, 4.8g carbohydrates, 2.6g sugars, 0.2g fat, 0.1g saturated fats, fibre 0g, 105mg sodium
Other information:
Dairy free, No gluten containing ingredients, Organic, Vegan, Vegetarian, Wheat free, Celery free, Egg free, Lupin free, Milk free, Mustard free, Sesame seed free, Soybean free, Sulphur dioxide free
Ducoco Coconut Water
Ingredients:
Coconut Water, Coconut Water Reconstituted (Concentrated Coconut Water and Drinking Water), Fructose (less than 1% for Product Standardization) and Sodium Metabisulfite Conservative.
Nutrition per 100ml:
20.8 calories, 0.42g protein, 5g carbohydrates, 5g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturates, 0g fibre, 14.5mg sodium.
Other information:
Vegetarian, gluten free, Kosher, not fermented, non alcoholic, fat free.
Foco Coconut Juice Drink
Ingredients:
Young Coconut juice (80%), water, sugar, young coconut pulp, citric acid (E330) as acidity regulatorsNutrition per 100ml:
34 calories, 0.2g fat, 0g saturates, 8g carbohydrates, 6g sugars, 0.1g protein, 0.1g salt.
Foco Coconut Water
Ingredients:Foco 100% Pure Coconut Water
Nutrition per 100ml:
22 calories, 0.2g fat, less than 0.1g saturates, 5g carbohydrates, 5g sugars, 0.1g protein, trace salt. Contains potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium (no figures listed).
Other information:
No preservatives, no added sugar.
Foco Coconut Water with Mango
Ingredients:Coconut Water (95%), Mango Puree (5%)
Nutrition per 100ml:
25 calories, trace fat, trace saturates, 6g carbohydrates, 5g sugars, 0.2g protein, trace salt. Contains potassium, sodium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium (no figures listed).
Other information:
No added sugar, gluten free, Kocher, no preservatives. Contains potassium, magnesium, calcium, phosphorous and sodium.
Gococo Coconut Water
Ingredients:Natural Coconut Water, Never from Concentrate, Natural Flavourings and Citric Acid.
Nutrition per 100ml:
20.8 calories, 0.32g protein, 5.16g carbohydrates, 4.4g sugars, 0g fat, 0g saturated fats, fibre 0g, 11.6g sodium, vitamin C 0.8mg, magnesium 8.4mg, calcium 13.2mg.
Other information:
Suitable for gluten free diets; Suitable for Vegetarians
Grace Coconut Water
 Ingredients:Young Coconut Juice (85%), Water, Sugar, Young Coconut Pulp Nutrition per 100ml: 28 calories, 0g protein, 7.0g carbohydrates, 5.0g sugars, 0.2g fat, 0g saturated fats, less than 0.2g fibre, 0.02g salt, 5.4mg Vitamin C, 0.3mg Manganese, 118mg potassium, 4.8mg magnesium, 8.9mg calcium, 5.8mg phosphorous, 0.03mg iron, less than 0.1mg copper.
Grace Coconut Water - Smooth
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KOH Coconut water has two ingredients - Coconut Water and Coconut Flavor. Not sure if the Coconut Flavor is sourced from Vegan or Vegetarian or Animal by products. Product doesn't have any markings for its suitability to Vegetarians and Vegans on the package. I have sent a note to the KOH and waiting to here from them about the source of Coconut Flavor. Many flavors are artificially made these days, and animal by products are often the primary source of artificial flavors.
ReplyDeleteLet me know, If anyone of you already check with KOH about the source for the flavor.
-Mani
Yes, it's a shame they use a flavour in the mango coconut water, as they've already added mango puree. No need for the sugar either! Sorry, I don't know about its vegetarian status. I hope you receive a reply.
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