Plant-based beverages
Minute Maid Peach Punch
59 fl oz (1.8 qt) 1.75 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 40
Minute Maid Peach Punch scores 40 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points High fructose corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 21 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Peach Punch
Ingredients
- High fructose corn syrup 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
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 21 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 80 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 60 = 40
Can’t score above 79. Contains high fructose corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3][4]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 80 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 22 g |
| Sugars | 21 g |
| Added sugars | 8.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 59 OZ (1.75L)
Recipe changed
- Zero-calorie sweeteners removed
Compared with an older list (USDA FoodData Central). The current list is from September 2026.
Ingredients
- Contains pure filtered water
- high fructose corn syrup (high concern)
- apple and peach juices from concentrate
- natural flavors
- citric acid (provides tartness)
- vegetable and fruit juices (for color)
Label text, as published
Contains pure filtered water, high fructose corn syrup, apple and peach juices from concentrate, less than 0.5% of: natural flavors, citric acid (provides tartness), vegetable and fruit juices (for color).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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100% Orange Juice Minute Maid · 12 oz Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
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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 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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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