Sugar substitutes
In The Raw Organic Stevia In The Raw Zero Calorie Stevia Blend
8 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 65
In The Raw Organic Stevia In The Raw Zero Calorie Stevia Blend scores 65 out of 100 (Good) 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Allulose Zero Calorie Sweetener Wholesome · 340 g Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Organic Liquid Stevia Extract 365 Everyday Value · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener NOW® Real Food · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Sure Stevia KAL · 3.5 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Truvia Truvia · 2.7 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Stevia In The Raw Zero Calorie Stevia Blend
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 1 g |
| Sugars | 1 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: .8g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper
Context only: no points in v1.
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Truvia Truvia · 2.82 oz/80 g Contains non-nutritive sweetenersContains sugar alcohols Score 67 out of 100 Good -
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Stevia ounce bakers In The Raw Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 76 out of 100 Good -
Alternative sugar Splenda Zero Calorie Stevia · 9.7 g Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweeteners Score 76 out of 100 Good -
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More from In The Raw
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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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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