Agave syrups
In The Raw Organic Agave In The Raw Raw Agave Nectar
21 g
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 69
In The Raw Organic Agave In The Raw Raw Agave Nectar scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Agave syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 76.2 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 22.9 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better agave, date and other syrups
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Organic Light Agave Nectar Central Market Less sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Organic Date Syrup D'Vash No added sugars · No agave syrup Score 79 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Organic Date Syrup Just Date · 8.8 oz/250 g No added sugars · No agave syrup Score 79 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Organic pure date syrup Lior · 14.1 oz/400 g No added sugars · No agave syrup Score 79 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
Organic Date Syrup Thrive Market No added sugars · No agave syrup Score 79 out of 100 , 10 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Agave In The Raw Raw Agave Nectar
Ingredients
- Agave syrup minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 76.2 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 231 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 22.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 31 = 69
Can’t score above 79. Contains agave 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 | 231 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.2 g |
| Sugars | 76.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 22.9 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (21 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC AGAVE NECTAR
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