Dried mangoes
Tropical Fields Dried Mango
35 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 48
Tropical Fields Dried Mango scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 54.8 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points 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 dried fruit
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Unsweetened Dried Mango Alesto · 118 g Less sugar · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
Dried Mango Nutty & Fruity · 40 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 93 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Just Mango Slices Trader Joe's · 38 gr No added sugars · No sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic Dried Fruit Mango Strips Solely · 5 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic Dried Fruit Mango Halves Solely · 14 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Dried Mango
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Sodium metabisulfite minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 54.8 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 4.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 52.5 = 47.5 → 48
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). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 83.3 g |
| Sugars | 54.8 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Ingredients
- Mango
- Sugar (high concern)
- Citric Acid as an Antioxidant
- Sodium Metabisulfite as a Preservative (moderate concern)
Label text, as published
Mango, Sugar, Citric Acid as an Antioxidant, Sodium Metabisulfite as a Preservative.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sulphites
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
“ANNEX II SUBSTANCES OR PRODUCTS CAUSING ALLERGIES OR INTOLERANCES 1. Cereals containing gluten, namely: wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut or their hybridised strains”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“1. Cereals containing gluten, namely: wheat (such as spelt and khorasan wheat), rye, barley, oats or their hybridised strains, and products thereof”
legislation.gov.uk
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk