Plant-based beverages
R.W. Knudsen Just Tart Cherry
32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL
Score
- No additives
Why it scores 85
R.W. Knudsen Just Tart Cherry scores 85 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 14 points Sugars 10.8 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 54 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Just Tart Cherry
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 10.8 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 54 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 15 = 85
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 54 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.9 g |
| Sugars | 10.8 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER (SUFFICIENT TO RECONSTITUTE), RED TART CHERRY JUICE CONCENTRATE.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from R.W. Knudsen
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.”
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