Deglet Noor dates
Trader Joe's Organic Dried & Pitted Deglet Noor Dates
8 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Organic Dried & Pitted Deglet Noor Dates scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 2 points Fiber 3 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 275 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Capped at 79: High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Dried & Pitted Deglet Noor Dates
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 275 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 + 1 = 100 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [2]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 275 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30 g |
| Sugars | 25 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 5 dates (40 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Organic Deglet Noor Dates.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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