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Coconut Water

-0.3

Natural electrolytes and cytokinins provide mild anti-inflammatory benefits with minimal sugar compared to other fruit beverages.

Ingredient score breakdown

Cytokinins

-0.4

Plant hormones with anti-aging and anti-inflammatory properties.

Potassium

-0.2

Supports cellular function and may help reduce blood pressure-related inflammation.

Natural sugars

+0.3

Contains some glucose and fructose that can mildly elevate blood sugar.

Why this score

This score is ingredient-based and weighted by DII-inspired evidence. Foods with added sugar, refined starches, and heavy processing trend higher; foods with fiber, omega-3, and polyphenols trend lower.

FODMAP note

Coconut water is low FODMAP in small servings but can be high FODMAP in larger amounts.

Healthier alternatives

  • green tea
  • black tea

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