Fruits
Del Monte Fruit Cocktail
121 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 63
Del Monte Fruit Cocktail scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K): In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, acesulfame-K intake was associated with higher cancer risk; cause and effect is not established. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Sucralose: In a 2022 randomized study, sucralose and saccharin altered the gut microbiome and impaired glucose responses in some people; a 2023 lab study raised questions about its by-product sucralose-6-acetate. Strong
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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Fruit cocktail Libby's · 14.5 oz Not ultra-processed · No acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) Score 93 out of 100 , 30 points higher -
Fruit Cocktail in 100% Fruit Juice From Concentrate Sweet Harvest · 1 can, 425 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Fruit Cocktail Great Value · 425 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 75 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Fruit Cocktail Signature Kitchens · 122 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 75 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Fruit Cocktail Lidl No non-nutritive sweeteners · No acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) Score 79 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Fruit Cocktail
Ingredients
- Acesulfame potassium (Ace-K) minus 7.5 points
- Sucralose minus 7.5 points
- Carmine minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 37 = 63
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (121 g)
Ingredients
- FRUIT (PEACHES, PEARS, GRAPES, PINEAPPLE, CHERRIES)
- WATER
- ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
- ACESULFAME POTASSIUM (moderate concern)
- SUCRALOSE (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
FRUIT (PEACHES, PEARS, GRAPES, PINEAPPLE, CHERRIES [CHERRIES, CARMINE]), WATER, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SUCRALOSE.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Del Monte
Sources
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Artificial sweeteners and cancer risk: Results from the NutriNet-Santé population-based cohort study
“In this large cohort study, artificial sweeteners (especially aspartame and acesulfame-K), which are used in many food and beverage brands worldwide, were associated with increased cancer risk.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of acesulfame K (E 950) as food additive (plain language summary)
“The acceptable daily intake (ADI) considered safe for all population groups was set at 15 mg/kg body weight (bw) per day.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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Personalized microbiome-driven effects of non-nutritive sweeteners on human glucose tolerance
“As groups, each administered NNS distinctly altered stool and oral microbiome and plasma metabolome, whereas saccharin and sucralose significantly impaired glycemic responses.”
doi.org
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“Sucralose-6-acetate significantly increased the expression of genes associated with inflammation, oxidative stress, and cancer”
doi.org
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“EFSA’s experts concluded that the sweetener sucralose (E 955) continues to be safe for consumers for its currently authorised uses as a food additive.”
efsa.europa.eu
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21 CFR 73.100 Cochineal extract; carmine
“shall specifically declare the presence of the color additive by listing its respective common or usual name, “cochineal extract” or “carmine,””
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