Orange jams
Bonne Maman Orange Marmalade, Orange
13 oz/370 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 45
Bonne Maman Orange Marmalade, Orange scores 45 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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
- minus 14 points Sugars 65 g / 100 g: Very 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
Orange Marmalade, Orange
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 65 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 55.5 = 44.5 → 45
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). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars | 65 g |
| Added sugars | 12 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (20 g)
Ingredients
- Sugar (high concern)
- bitter oranges (oranges peels)
- cane sugar (high concern)
- concentrated lemon juice
- fruit pectin
Label text, as published
Sugar, bitter oranges (oranges peels), cane sugar, concentrated lemon juice, fruit pectin.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More orange jams on GoodSwap
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Orange marmalade Smucker's Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 20 out of 100 Poor -
Orange Marmalade Spread St. Dalfour · 284 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 46 out of 100 Okay -
Marmalade, Ginger & Orange Charles Jacquin Et Cie Inc. · 10 oz/284 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugars Score 57 out of 100 Okay
More from Bonne Maman
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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