Mango nectars
Langers Mango nectar
1 gallon/128 fl oz/3.78 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 42
Langers Mango nectar scores 42 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 13.9 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Mango nectar
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 13.9 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 59 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 58.5 = 41.5 → 42
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 59 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.4 g |
| Sugars | 13.9 g |
| Added sugars | 9.7 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving(s) (237 ml)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER
- ORGANIC MANGO PUREE CONCENTRATE
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC MANGO PUREE
- NATURAL FLAVOR AND CITRIC ACID
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC MANGO PUREE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC MANGO PUREE, NATURAL FLAVOR AND CITRIC ACID.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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”
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org