Canned fruits
Member's Mark Pineapple Spears
42 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 54
Member's Mark Pineapple Spears scores 54 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 8 points Sugars 15.7 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned fruit and fruit cups
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Crushed Pineapple Dole · 567 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Pineapple Chunks Sweet Harvest · 20 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Pineapple Tidbits, In Pineapple Juice Kroger · 20 oz/1.25 lb/566 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Pineapple Chunks Great Value · 20 oz/567 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher -
Pineapple Rings in syrup Del Monte · 435 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 46 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pineapple Spears
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 15.7 g / 100 g minus 8 points
100 − 46 = 54
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 64 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.1 g |
| Sugars | 15.7 g |
| Added sugars | 9.3 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (140 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PINEAPPLE, WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PROTECT COLOR), COCONUT WATER.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More canned fruits on GoodSwap
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Whole Berry Cranberry Sauce Ocean Spray Cranberries Inc. · 14 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 28 out of 100 Poor - Pineapple slices in 100% juice Great Value · 20 oz/567 g Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
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Diced Peaches Dole · 452 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo additives Score 56 out of 100 Okay -
Tropical Gold Pineapple Chunks Dole · 20 oz/567 g Contains added sugarsNo additives Score 78 out of 100 Good -
Fruit Cocktail Great Value · 425 g Contains added sugars Score 75 out of 100 Good
More from Member's Mark
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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“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