Mandarin oranges in syrup
Del Monte Foods Mandarin oranges in 100% fruit juice
1 lb/452 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 58
Del Monte Foods Mandarin oranges in 100% fruit juice scores 58 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned fruit and fruit cups
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Lite mandarin orange peeled segments Kroger · 10.5 oz/297 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup Trader Joe's · 140 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
Sliced peaches in juice Great Value Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Pineapple Tidbits, In Pineapple Juice Kroger · 20 oz/1.25 lb/566 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher -
Crushed Pineapple In Its Own Juice Del Monte · 22 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 42 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mandarin oranges in 100% fruit juice
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 42 = 58
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 44 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.5 g |
| Sugars | 9.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 0.9 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 portion (113 g)
Ingredients
- MANDARIN ORANGES
- WHITE GRAPE JUICE (WATER, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE)
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT COLOR)
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
Label text, as published
MANDARIN ORANGES, WHITE GRAPE JUICE (WATER, WHITE GRAPE JUICE CONCENTRATE), NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT COLOR), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org