The ultimate comparison of coconut drinks in Singapore
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Anyway coconut water is considered a new food trend in Singapore. Many of you would have noticed the multitude of brands of coconut drinks which suddenly crowded a whole section of supermarket. The increased coverage of coconut drinks vs sports drink has made many started drinking this low calories juice, including me.
Benefits of coconut drinks
Why I started drinking coconut
It is also great during my pregnancy. I could not drink much water but cold coconut drinks helped in my hydration and I had an easier time drinking them. I has nausea throughout my pregnancy and I do feel that coconut water helped in it too. However, do take note that you should not drink too much coconut water during your first 3 months of pregnancy as they are considered quite 'cooling'.
I started buying them in bulk because they were so heavy and my family consumed them quite rapidly. This led me to do a price comparison to see if I can save a few bucks compared to just buying them from retail outlets. Definitely prices will be cheaper when you buy in bulk.
Disclaimer:
1) All prices are taken off RedMart's website on 1st August 2018. There may be promotions time to time resulting in the fluctuation of prices.
2) I have only compared the prices and sugar content per 100ml because this is the only 2 things I am concerned with.
3) The row highlighted in blue is the price for fresh coconuts.
4) Many pre-packed coconut water has a higher sugar content not because they have secretly added sugar to it. Most time it is because a very concentrated form of coconut water is used, resulting in higher sugar levels per serving.
5) I do not recommend those brands that have additional ingredients highlighted in red because this means there are additional sugar added and not natural sugar only.
6) Brands are sorted based on price.
Comparison of all the coconut drinks brand
Conclusion
I am buying Wong Coco regularly even before the influx of those new, cool trendy packaging of other brands. Thankfully they are still the cheapest. I know some people do not like the pulp in it so you might want to consider Stripped Coconut water instead.
I prefer cans to tetrapak, simply because I can finish one can per serving. The opening and resealing of tetrapak is definitely going to cause some difference in taste to the coconut drinks. One other knowledge gained is that I have no idea fresh coconuts are so much more expensive than packaged brands. However, the nutritional contents are also higher. Packaged coconut juice are either pasteurised or from concentrates so both methods will lose some nutrients in the process of repacking them for longer shelf life.
For me, I rather not have to cut the husk of the coconuts. If you are mindful of the sugar level, Stripped's coconut drink Tetrapak version is in a less concentrated form. For me, just as long as it's natural sugar that comes from the coconut and not sugar added, it's acceptable for me.
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Anyway coconut water is considered a new food trend in Singapore. Many of you would have noticed the multitude of brands of coconut drinks which suddenly crowded a whole section of supermarket. The increased coverage of coconut drinks vs sports drink has made many started drinking this low calories juice, including me.
Benefits of coconut drinks
- More effective at replacing electrolytes compared to sports drink or water
- Caused less nausea and stomach upset and easier to consume in higher quantity
- Rich in potassium
- All-natural way to hydrate yet reduce sodium intake
- Lesser calories and sugar content: 1 fresh coconut will provide around 200 to 300ml of coconut water and this is approximately 40 calories and 9g of sugar. Comparing it to the same serving of Gatorade which contains around 50 calories and 14g of sugar.
- Definitely cheaper than sports drinks
Why I started drinking coconut
It is also great during my pregnancy. I could not drink much water but cold coconut drinks helped in my hydration and I had an easier time drinking them. I has nausea throughout my pregnancy and I do feel that coconut water helped in it too. However, do take note that you should not drink too much coconut water during your first 3 months of pregnancy as they are considered quite 'cooling'.
I started buying them in bulk because they were so heavy and my family consumed them quite rapidly. This led me to do a price comparison to see if I can save a few bucks compared to just buying them from retail outlets. Definitely prices will be cheaper when you buy in bulk.
Disclaimer:
1) All prices are taken off RedMart's website on 1st August 2018. There may be promotions time to time resulting in the fluctuation of prices.
2) I have only compared the prices and sugar content per 100ml because this is the only 2 things I am concerned with.
3) The row highlighted in blue is the price for fresh coconuts.
4) Many pre-packed coconut water has a higher sugar content not because they have secretly added sugar to it. Most time it is because a very concentrated form of coconut water is used, resulting in higher sugar levels per serving.
5) I do not recommend those brands that have additional ingredients highlighted in red because this means there are additional sugar added and not natural sugar only.
6) Brands are sorted based on price.
Comparison of all the coconut drinks brand
Conclusion
I am buying Wong Coco regularly even before the influx of those new, cool trendy packaging of other brands. Thankfully they are still the cheapest. I know some people do not like the pulp in it so you might want to consider Stripped Coconut water instead.
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| Picture taken from RedMart |
I prefer cans to tetrapak, simply because I can finish one can per serving. The opening and resealing of tetrapak is definitely going to cause some difference in taste to the coconut drinks. One other knowledge gained is that I have no idea fresh coconuts are so much more expensive than packaged brands. However, the nutritional contents are also higher. Packaged coconut juice are either pasteurised or from concentrates so both methods will lose some nutrients in the process of repacking them for longer shelf life.
For me, I rather not have to cut the husk of the coconuts. If you are mindful of the sugar level, Stripped's coconut drink Tetrapak version is in a less concentrated form. For me, just as long as it's natural sugar that comes from the coconut and not sugar added, it's acceptable for me.
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Hi Jes,
ReplyDeleteErrr....you missed out the regular commenter Coconut from SMOL's tavern =P
Hi Nerd,
DeleteHahaha, I think he will find it offensive if I include him actually. Moreover, that coconut does not bring me any benefits! :P
Hi Jes,
ReplyDeleteMy wife loves drinking coconut water during her pregnancy too, so ultimately this Wong Coco is also the go-to choice when ordering it from food court. But I prefer the coconut juice from a real coconut. There's a uncle who sells it in his drink stall at the hawker center just 1 min walk from our home. I can't rmb the exact price, but it's like $1.80 to $2.00 for one. He'll provide a metal spoon too, so you can scrape off the flesh from the husk.
Very delightful drink, esp in a hot day :)
Hi LP,
DeleteI really think I have so much in common with your wife, seems like we go about our pregnancy similarly! Wah $2 is really cheap, can buy. But then half the time the fresh coconut juice is not sweet so I am taking the easy way out with the canned drink. I do like the coconut flesh though, that's something that comes only with fresh coconuts!
It's my energy drink now, less sugar, more healthy :)