Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream
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Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream is a canned coconut base for curries, made from coconut extract and water only. It scores [L]EA5: nutrition is lowest because it is nearly all fat, ingredients are clean but lose label points since no cream is listed, and risk is highest because of the saturated fat. Best used by the spoonful in a curry, not by the cupful.
Ingredients, decoded
2 listed- Coconut Extract
- Water
½ teaspoon of sugar in every 100 ml · 1.9 g total sugar, 5 g a teaspoon
| Energy | 214.4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Protein | 1.6 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.8 g |
| Total sugars | 1.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Total fat | 21 g |
| Saturated fat | 19.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Cholesterol | 0 mg |
| Sodium | 11.8 mg |
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What to know about Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream
Two clean ingredients, nearly 20 g saturated fat
A 400 ml can of coconut base made from coconut extract (95%) and water, with nothing else added. It is bought for Thai curries, soups and desserts, where it gives a thick, rich body that thinner coconut milk does not.
Per 100 g it has 214 kcal, 21 g fat of which 19.44 g is saturated, 1.56 g protein, 4.78 g carbohydrate and 1.89 g total sugar, with 0 g added sugar. Sodium is low at 11.78 mg. A half-cup serve of 90 g carries about 193 kcal and 17.5 g saturated fat.
The front says Coconut Cream, but the ingredient list has no cream, only coconut extract and water. That missing ingredient sets the [L] flag. The list itself is very short and free of additives. CleanPlate scores it [L]EA5.
Does Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream live up to its claims?
No Added Sugar holds, and the coconut is real at 95%. The word cream in the name does not hold, because no cream is listed, only coconut extract and water.
- Product nameMisleading
“Coconut Cream”
No cream is listed. The ingredients are coconut extract (95%) and water, so the ingredient named in the product name is absent.
- On the packHolds
“No Added Sugar”
Added sugar is 0 g per 100 g. The 1.89 g of total sugar per 100 g comes from the coconut itself.
- On the packHolds
“Thick. Pure. Authentic”
The list is two ingredients with no additives, and coconut extract is 95%.
- On the packBe careful
“Just Real Coconut Goodness”
The coconut is real, but it is rich in saturated fat: 19.44 g per 100 g, about 17.5 g in a 90 g serve.
Why Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream scores [L]EA5
Nutrition is an E because the can is nearly all fat with 1.56 g protein per 100 g. Ingredients are an A, held back only by the missing cream. Risk is a 5 on 19.44 g saturated fat per 100 g.
Very low nutrient density
- Protein
- 1.6 g
- Fibre
- Not declared
- Vitamins and minerals
- None declared
- Energy
- 214 kcal
01 Nutrition density: why E
Protein is 1.56 g per 100 g and no fibre is declared, so the grade earns almost nothing. The energy is 214 kcal per 100 g, and 21 g of the weight is fat.
No vitamins or minerals are declared, so nothing lifts the grade.
Scored on protein, fibre and twelve vitamins and minerals, against the Codex and FSSAI "source" and "high" levels, per 100 g and per 100 kcal. Protein also has to supply at least 12.5% of the calories to count, and 25% for full credit.
Clean, minimally processed
- Base
- Coconut Extract
- Sweeteners
- None added
- Additives
- 0
- Flagged
- None
02 Ingredient integrity: why A
The list is coconut extract (95%) and water. There are no additives, no sweetener and no hydrogenated fat, so the base ingredient score is very high.
The one loss is a label point: the name says cream, and no ingredient called cream is on the list. That absent ingredient costs ingredient points and sets the [L] flag.
Scored on how processed the ingredients are, which additives are used and why, and whether the label keeps its promises.
Very high risk
- Added sugar
- 0 g
- Sodium
- 11.8 mg
- Saturated fat
- 19.4 g
- Trans fat
- 0 g
03 Load risk: why 5
Saturated fat is the whole story: 19.44 g per 100 g, nearly four times the 5 g high line. A 90 g serve has about 17.5 g. Energy at 214 kcal per 100 g adds to it.
Added sugar is 0 g and sodium is only 11.78 mg per 100 g, so neither plays a part in the risk grade.
Scored on free sugar, sodium, saturated fat and trans fat, each weighed by how strong the evidence of harm is.
[L] The name or pack claims promise more than the ingredient list delivers. See Claims vs reality.
Red flags
- −Red flag: High saturated fat (19.4g)
Green flags
- +Green flag: No added sugar
- +Green flag: Low sodium
- +Green flag: No additives
What's in Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream?
Coconut extract at 95% and water, and nothing else. There are no additives to worry about, so the saturated fat is the one thing to watch.
The ingredient list, read for you
Coconut extract leads at 95%, followed by water. That is the whole list: the extract gives the fat, flavour and thickness, and the water loosens it to a pourable cream.
There is no sugar, thickener, stabiliser or preservative, and no ingredient called cream.
Ingredients to watch
- Saturated fatConcern
19.44 g per 100 g, almost four times the 5 g high line. A 90 g serve has about 17.5 g.
- Cream in the nameConcern
The name says cream, but the list is coconut extract and water. The missing ingredient costs ingredient points.
- EnergyWorth watching
214 kcal per 100 g, about 193 kcal in a 90 g serve, nearly all from fat.
- Short, additive-free listFine
Coconut extract (95%) and water, with no additives, no sweetener and no hydrogenated fat.
- Sugar and sodiumFine
Added sugar is 0 g and sodium is 11.78 mg per 100 g.
What it doesn’t have
- No fibre, vitamins or minerals are declared on the panel.
Who should eat Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream?
Rarely for most adults, children, and anyone watching heart health. The 19.44 g saturated fat per 100 g sets this, even though no milk ingredient is listed.
- Most adultsRarely
About 17.5 g saturated fat in a 90 g serve, from 19.44 g per 100 g.
- ChildrenRarely
Rich in saturated fat with 1.56 g protein per 100 g; best as a small spoonful in a dish.
- Heart healthRarely
Saturated fat is nearly four times the 5 g high line per 100 g.
- Lactose intoleranceRarely
No milk ingredient is listed, but the saturated fat is still 19.44 g per 100 g.
Recipes with Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream
Use it by the spoonful in curries, soups and rice, and thin it with water or stock so each plate gets less of the 17.5 g saturated fat in a 90 g serve.
Thai green or red curry
Stir in a few spoonfuls rather than the whole can, since a 90 g serve already has about 17.5 g saturated fat.
Tom kha style soup
Thin the cream with stock so each bowl gets a share of the 214 kcal per 100 g, with plenty of vegetables.
Coconut rice
Cook rice in half water and half thinned cream for flavour with less fat on the plate.
Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream: common questions
What is the CleanPlate score of Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream?
Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream is a canned coconut base for curries, made from coconut extract and water only. It scores [L]EA5: nutrition is lowest because it is nearly all fat, ingredients are clean but lose label points since no cream is listed, and risk is highest because of the saturated fat. Best used by the spoonful in a curry, not by the cupful. Nutrition E, ingredients A, load risk 5; nutrition and ingredients run A to E, risk runs 1 to 5, and A and 1 are best.
How many calories and how much protein are in Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream?
Per 100 ml, Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream has 214 kcal, 1.6 g protein, 4.8 g carbohydrate, 21 g fat and 19.4 g saturated fat. One serve (1/2 cup, 90 g) has 193 kcal and 1.4 g protein.
What are the ingredients in Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream?
2 ingredients, in label order: Coconut Extract, Water.
Does Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream live up to its claims?
4 claims checked: 2 hold, 1 needs care, 1 is misleading. "Coconut Cream" is misleading: No cream is listed. The ingredients are coconut extract (95%) and water, so the ingredient named in the product name is absent. "Just Real Coconut Goodness" needs care: The coconut is real, but it is rich in saturated fat: 19.44 g per 100 g, about 17.5 g in a 90 g serve.
Who should limit Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream?
Most adults: rarely. About 17.5 g saturated fat in a 90 g serve, from 19.44 g per 100 g. Children: rarely. Rich in saturated fat with 1.56 g protein per 100 g; best as a small spoonful in a dish. Heart health: rarely. Saturated fat is nearly four times the 5 g high line per 100 g.
How much sugar, salt and saturated fat does Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream have?
Per 100 ml, Real Thai Unsweetened Coconut Cream has 0 g added sugar, 12 mg sodium (about 0 g salt) and 19.4 g saturated fat. The FSSAI and UK FSA "high" lines are 5 g added sugar, 300 mg sodium and 2.5 g saturated fat per 100 ml. It is high in saturated fat.
Last reviewed October 29, 2026. Scored with the CleanPlate method from the published label. Spotted a mistake? .
Label read on 29 October 2026, from photos of the pack. If the pack has changed since, tell us.
Score history (1)
| Date | Score | Method | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 October 2026 | EA5 | v5.0 | First scored |
Every change to this score is logged. See corrections and the method changelog.
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