Sugars
SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia Vanilla Creme
2 fl oz/60 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 76
SweetLeaf Liquid Stevia Vanilla Creme scores 76 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 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
- minus 2.5 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sugar substitutes
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Organic Liquid Stevia Extract 365 Everyday Value · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Monk Fruit Liquid Sweetener NOW® Real Food · 2 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No stevia (steviol glycosides) Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Sure Stevia KAL · 3.5 oz Not ultra-processed Score 98 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Liquid Stevia Sweetener Coconut SweetLeaf · 2 fl oz/60 mL Not ultra-processed Score 95 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Truvia Truvia · 2.7 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Liquid Stevia Vanilla Creme
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
100 − 24.5 = 75.5 → 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 5 DROPS PER 8 oz. OF LIQUID OR TO TASTE (0.208 ml)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PURIFIED WATER, VANILLA FLAVOR, ORGANIC STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVORS
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Turbinado Cane Sugar Sugar In The Raw · 907 g Contains added sugarsNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
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Zero Calorie Sweetener Stevia In The Raw · 1 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 44 out of 100 Okay -
No calorie sweetener Splenda · 7 oz/200 g Ultra-processedHigh in sugarContains non-nutritive sweetenersContains added sugars Score 37 out of 100 Poor -
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light brown Sugar Baker's Corner High in sugarContains added sugarsNo additives Score 44 out of 100 Okay
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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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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“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