Strawberry jams
Trader Joe's Organic Reduced Sugar Strawberry Preserves
15.2 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 72
Trader Joe's Organic Reduced Sugar Strawberry Preserves scores 72 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Reduced Sugar Strawberry Preserves
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
100 − 28 = 72
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 139 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.9 g |
| Sugars | 33.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 18 g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC STRAWBERRIES, ORGANIC SUGAR, WATER, PECTIN CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFIER)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Natural Strawberry Fruit Spread Smucker's · 489 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 45 out of 100 Okay -
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More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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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”
who.int
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk