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Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar
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Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar

10 lb

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in sugar
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
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Why it scores 64

Imperial Sugar Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar scores 64 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Sugars 100 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  3. Energy 375 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Extra Fine Granulated Pure Cane Sugar

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−20

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 100 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Energy 375 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
subtotal−16
TOTAL 64Good

100 − 36 = 64

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). [4]

GTIN 00072100024002 · 2026-03-18

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy375 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates100 g
Sugars100 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 8 g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Cane sugar.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk