Dole Mandarin Oranges
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Citrus

Dole Mandarin Oranges

4 lb (1.81 kg)

Score

Good 79 out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars

Why it scores 79

Dole Mandarin Oranges scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong

Capped at 79: Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern.

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

The Receipt

Mandarin Oranges

START100

Ingredients

  • Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

TOTAL 79Good

100 − 20 = 80 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]


GTIN 00038900773984 · 2026-02-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy62 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates14.2 g
Sugars12.4 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.9 g
Protein0.9 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 1 container (113 g)

Ingredients

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

mandarin oranges, water, white grape juice concentrate, lemon juice from concentrate, water, lemon juice concentrate, ascorbic acid

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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