Balsamic vinegars of Modena
Simple Truth Balsamic Vinegar
8.45 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 64
Simple Truth Balsamic Vinegar scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 60 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 2 points Energy 333 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better vinegar
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Balsamic vinegar Pompeian · 16 fl oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
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Organic Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena Napoleon · 15 mL Less sugar · No added sugars Score 93 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Rose Balsamic Vinegar Pompeian · 16 fl oz/1 PT/473 mL Less sugar · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Balsamic Vinegar
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 60 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 36 = 64
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars | 60 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 15mL
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Organic cooked grape must, organic wine vinegar
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More balsamic vinegars of modena on GoodSwap
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Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena Trader Giotto's · 500 mL Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Balsamic Vinegar Of Modena Monari Federzoni · 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Organic Balsamic Vinegar of Modena Kirkland Signature · 1 L High in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 65 out of 100 Good - Organic balsamic vinegar of modena 365 Whole Foods Market · 16.9 fl oz/1.05 PT/500 mL High in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 66 out of 100 Good
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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