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Great Value Mandarin Oranges
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Mandarin oranges in syrup

Great Value Mandarin Oranges

15 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 67

Great Value Mandarin Oranges scores 67 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Added sugars 9.8 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Mandarin Oranges

START100

Ingredients

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

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Added sugars 9.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 67Good

100 − 33 = 67

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00078742094595 · 2025-09-23

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy57 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates13.9 g
Sugars15.6 g
Added sugars9.8 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 122 g (0.5 cup)

Ingredients

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

MANDARIN ORANGES, WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID.

Allergens and diets

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

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Aluminium

Context only: no points in v1.

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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. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org