Frozen desserts
The Smart Choice Fudge Bar
54 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 29
The Smart Choice Fudge Bar scores 29 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better ice cream bars and frozen treats
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Chocolate Fudge Goodpop · 260 g No corn syrup · No sugar Score 68 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Organic fudge bars Traditions · 14*88 mL No corn syrup · No pectin Score 54 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Classic fudge bar Alden's Organic · 2.5 fl oz/74 mL Not ultra-processed · No corn syrup Score 58 out of 100 , 29 points higher -
Carb Smart Fudge Bars Breyers · 18 fl oz/532 mL No added sugars · No corn syrup Score 45 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Fudge Bars 365 Whole Foods · 10 fl oz/296 mL No corn syrup · No pectin Score 45 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Fudge Bar
Ingredients
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 1.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 20 g / 100 g minus 11 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 71 = 29
Can’t score above 79. Contains corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 143 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 27.1 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 4.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 4.3 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 bar (70 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Whole Milk
- Organic Skim Milk
- Organic Tapioca Syrup (Organic Tapioca Starch, Water) (high concern)
- Organic Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Organic Cocoa (processed with alkali)
- Organic Dried Whey
- Stabilizer (Pectin, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Organic Guar Gum, Standardized with Organic Sugar) (not recognized)
- Organic Vanilla Extract
Label text, as published
Organic Whole Milk, Organic Skim Milk, Organic Tapioca Syrup (Organic Tapioca Starch, Water), Organic Cane Sugar, Organic Cocoa (processed with alkali), Organic Dried Whey, Stabilizer (Pectin, Organic Locust Bean Gum, Organic Guar Gum, Standardized with Organic Sugar), Organic Vanilla Extract. CONTAINS: MILK
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- 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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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