Plant-based beverages
Martinelli's Gold Medal Martinellis gold medal sparkling cider
25.4 fl oz/750 mL
Score
- High in sugar
Why it scores 79
Martinelli's Gold Medal Martinellis gold medal sparkling cider scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 14 points Sugars 12.9 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 58 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Capped at 79: High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Martinellis gold medal sparkling cider
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 12.9 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 58 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 18 = 82 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 58 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6 g |
| Sugars | 12.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 8 OZA (240 ml)
Ingredients
- PASTEURIZED 100% CARBONATED APPLE JUICE FROM U.S. GROWN FRESH APPLES
- VITAMIN C
- NO WATER OR ALCOHOL
- NO CONCENTRATES (not recognized)
- NO SWEETENERS OR CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES (not recognized)
Label text, as published
PASTEURIZED 100% CARBONATED APPLE JUICE FROM U.S. GROWN FRESH APPLES, VITAMIN C. NO WATER OR ALCOHOL, NO CONCENTRATES, NO SWEETENERS OR CHEMICAL PRESERVATIVES. NATURAL SEDIMENT MAY OCCUR.
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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”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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