Canned pineapples in juice
Dole Pineapple Chunks
567 g
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 78
Dole Pineapple Chunks scores 78 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 5 points Sugars 12.3 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. 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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Pineapple Chunks Great Value · 20 oz/567 g No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Pineapple chunks Meijer · 20 oz/567 g No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Pineapple Chunks Food Town Stores Inc. · 140 g No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Pineapple Chunks Sweet Harvest · 20 oz No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Pineapple Chunks In Pineapple Juice Meijer · 8 oz/227 g No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pineapple Chunks
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 12.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 22 = 78
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 57 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.1 g |
| Sugars | 12.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (122 g)
Ingredients
- Pineapple
- pineapple juice
- clarified pineapple juice from concentrate (water, clarified pineapple juice concentrate)
Label text, as published
Pineapple, pineapple juice, clarified pineapple juice from concentrate (water, clarified pineapple juice concentrate).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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