Sweeteners
Wholesome Organic Light Brown Sugar
4 g
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 56
Wholesome Organic Light Brown Sugar scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Brown sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 100 g / 100 g: Very high in 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.
Better sugar
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Organic Liquid Sugar RxSugar · 16 fl oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Organic brown sugar Costco Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Light brown sugar Simply Nature Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Date Sugar Just Date · 12 oz No added sugars · No brown sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Organic Cane Sugar Kirkland · 4.54 kg (10 lb) Less sugar · No brown sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Light Brown Sugar
Ingredients
- Brown sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 100 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 375 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 44 = 56
Can’t score above 79. Contains brown 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 | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 100 g |
| Sugars | 100 g |
| Added sugars | 100 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 4g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC BROWN SUGAR*
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
More sweeteners on GoodSwap
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Plant-Based Sugar Alternative Whole Earth · 2 lb 114 servings Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 71 out of 100 Good -
Butter Rich Syrup Pearl Milling Company · 24 fl oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 9 out of 100 Bad -
Pure Cane Sugar C&H · 4 g High in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 56 out of 100 Okay -
Stevia Blend Organic Pyure · 12 oz Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 67 out of 100 Good -
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More from Wholesome
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