Pomegranate juices
R.W. Knudsen Organic Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
32 fl oz/1 Quart/946 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 70
R.W. Knudsen Organic Cranberry Pomegranate Juice scores 70 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 9.2 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Cranberry Pomegranate Juice
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 9.2 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 46 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 30.5 = 69.5 → 70
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 46 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.3 g |
| Sugars | 9.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 8 fl (8 fl oz)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER (SUFFICIENT TO RECONSTITUTE)
- ORGANIC APPLE
- ORGANIC CRANBERRY AND ORGANIC POMEGRANATE JUICE CONCENTRATES
- ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVOR
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER (SUFFICIENT TO RECONSTITUTE); ORGANIC APPLE, ORGANIC CRANBERRY AND ORGANIC POMEGRANATE JUICE CONCENTRATES; ORGANIC NATURAL FLAVOR.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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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