Why it scores 79
Del Monte Pitted prunes dried plums scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 4 points Fiber 7.5 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Potassium sorbate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI of 11 mg/kg body weight (as sorbic acid); generally recognized as safe in the US. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 250 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Capped at 79: High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better dried fruit
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Pitted Prunes Kroger · 8 oz Less sugar Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
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Pitted Dates Hadley · 40 g Less sugar · No potassium sorbate Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Dried Pitted Plums Mariani · 16 oz (1 lb) 454 g Less sugar Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Pitted Prunes Sun Valley · 460 g Less sugar Score 92 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pitted prunes dried plums
Ingredients
- Potassium sorbate minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 250 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 7.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 + 0.5 = 100.5 → 100 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 250 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 65 g |
| Sugars | 37.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.5 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1.5 oz (40 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Pitted prunes, potassium sorbate as a preservative.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Amazin Prunes Sunsweet · 8 oz/227 g High in sugar Score 79 out of 100 Good -
California Pitted Prunes Sun-Maid · 40 g High in sugar Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Probiotic+ Amazin Prunes Sunsweet · 6 oz Ultra-processedHigh in sugar Score 66 out of 100 Good -
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More from Del Monte
Sources
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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