Simple syrups
Just Date Organic Date Syrup
8.8 oz/250 g
Score
- High in sugar
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Just Date Organic Date Syrup scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 14 points Sugars 57.1 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
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.
The Receipt
Organic Date Syrup
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 57.1 g / 100 g minus 14 points
100 − 14 = 86 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [2]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g |
| Sugars | 57.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 tsp (7 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Organic dates
Allergens and diets
May contain: Peanuts, Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Just Date
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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