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Sanders Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels
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Confectioneries

Sanders Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

18 oz

Poor out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in sugar
  • High in salt
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 20

Sanders Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels scores 20 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Caramel: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Sugars 47.5 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Milk Chocolate Sea Salt Caramels

START100

Ingredients

  • Caramel
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Corn syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−50

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 47.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 11.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [4]
  • Salt 2.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [5]
subtotal−30
TOTAL 20Poor

100 − 80 = 20

Can’t score above 79. Contains caramel, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat, sugars and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00035900309861 · 2026-09-13

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy450 kcal
Fat20 g
Saturated fat11.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates67.5 g
Sugars47.5 g
Added sugars42.5 g
Fiber0 g
Protein5 g
Salt2.3 g

Serving: 40 g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

CARAMEL (CREAM [CREAM, MILK], CORN SYRUP, SUGAR, INVERT SUGAR, WATER, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SALT, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER]), MILK CHOCOLATE (SUGAR, COCOA BUTTER, WHOLE MILK POWDER, CHOCOLATE LIQUOR, NONFAT MILK POWDER, MILKFAT, SOY LECITHIN [AN EMULSIFIER], VANILLA), SEA SALT

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  5. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  6. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk