Fruits
Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup
127 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 26
Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup scores 26 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points High fructose corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. 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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Pineapple Chunks in Heavy Syrup Dole · 123 g Not ultra-processed · No high fructose corn syrup Score 67 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup Del Monte Foods · 425 g Not ultra-processed · No high fructose corn syrup Score 67 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Pineapple Slices in Light Syrup Libby's · 20 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 66 points higher -
Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup Dole · 123 g Not ultra-processed · No high fructose corn syrup Score 67 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Dark Sweet Cherries In Heavy Syrup Oregon Fruit Products · 15 oz (425 g) Not ultra-processed · No high fructose corn syrup Score 64 out of 100 , 38 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Fruit Cocktail In Heavy Syrup
Ingredients
- High fructose corn syrup minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Added sugars 10.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 74.5 = 25.5 → 26
Can’t score above 79. Contains high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3][4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 78 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.5 g |
| Sugars | 16.4 g |
| Added sugars | 10.2 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 127g
Ingredients
- FRUIT (PEACHES, PEARS, GRAPES, PINEAPPLE, CHERRIES)
- WATER
- HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP (high concern)
- SUGAR (high concern)
- CORN SYRUP (high concern)
Label text, as published
FRUIT (PEACHES, PEARS, GRAPES, PINEAPPLE, CHERRIES [CHERRIES, CARMINE COLOR]), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP.
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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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 184.1866 High fructose corn syrup
“a sweet, nutritive saccharide mixture containing either approximately 42 or 55 percent fructose”
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