Rice vinegars
Marukan Rice Vinegar
12 fl oz
Score
- High in sugar
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 56
Marukan Rice Vinegar scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 33.3 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better vinegar
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Natural Rice Vinegar Mizkan · 1 Less sugar · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Organic Natural Rice Vinegar Mizkan · 12 fl oz/355 mL Less sugar · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Rice Vinegar Kikkoman · 15 mL Less sugar · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Rice Vinegar Kong Yen Foods Co. Ltd. · 20.2 fl oz/600 mL Less sugar · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Rice Vinegar
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 33.3 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Salt 8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 167 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 44 = 56
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars | 33.3 g |
| Added sugars | 33.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 8 g |
Serving: 1 Serving (15 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
RICE VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, DILUTED WITH WATER TO 4.1% ACIDITY
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More rice vinegars on GoodSwap
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Genuine brewed rice vinegar Marukan Vinegar (U.S.A.) Inc. No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Natural Rice Vinegar Mizkan · 12 fl oz (355 mL) No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Organic Rice Vinegar Marukan Vinegar (U.S.A.) Inc. · 355 mL Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Lite Seasoned Rice Vinegar Dressing Marukan · 12 fl oz High in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugarsNo additives Score 60 out of 100 Good
More from Marukan
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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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk