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Borden Sweetened condensed milk
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Borden Sweetened condensed milk

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
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Why it scores 61

Borden Sweetened condensed milk scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Added sugars 49.2 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  3. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging

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

Better evaporated and condensed milk

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Sweetened condensed milk

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 49.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 2 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some saturated fat. Counted at half for this whole-food category. [5]
subtotal−14.5

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [4]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 61Good

100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61

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

GTIN 00652729102451 · 2026-09-30

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy130 kcal
Fat3 g
Saturated fat2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates22 g
Sugars22 g
Added sugars49.2 g
Fiber0 g
Protein3 g
Salt0.1 g

Serving: 2 Tbsp (39 g)

Ingredients

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

Milk, Sugar

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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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

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int