Maple syrups
Spring Tree Maple Syrup
12.5 fl oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 64
Spring Tree Maple Syrup scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Maple syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 80 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 2 points Energy 367 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better pancake and maple syrup
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Organic Cinnamon Syrup RxSugar · 16 fl oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Organic Maple Syrup, Grade A, Amber Color Sprouts Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Maple Syrup Lincoln County Reserve Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
100% Pure Maple Syrup Greenwise Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Maple Syrup Maple Gold Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 15 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Maple Syrup
Ingredients
- Maple syrup minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 80 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 367 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 36 = 64
Can’t score above 79. Contains maple syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 367 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 90 g |
| Sugars | 80 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 No (60 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PURE MAPLE SYRUP
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
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk