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Mid-Day Squares
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Confectioneries

Mid-Day Squares

1.16 oz/33 g

Poor out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 25

Mid-Day Squares scores 25 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Maple syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong

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

The Receipt

Mid-Day Squares

START100

Ingredients

  • Coconut sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Maple syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener)
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
subtotal−50

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 15.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 18.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [5]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [6]
  • Energy 515 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 12.1 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−17
TOTAL 25Poor

100 − 75 = 25

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

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]

GTIN 00877977000209 · 2026-05-21

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy515 kcal
Fat39.4 g
Saturated fat18.2 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates33.3 g
Sugars15.2 g
Added sugars9.1 g
Fiber12.1 g
Protein18.2 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 1 square (33 g)

Ingredients

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

SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE (FAIRTRADE) ALKALIZED CHOCOLATE, FAIRTRADE COCOA BUTTER, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, SALT), ORGANIC FAVA BEAN PROTEIN, FAIRTRADE COCOA BUTTER, OLIVE OIL, ORGANIC JERUSALEM ARTICHOKE POWDER, ORGANIC CAROB PROTEIN, ORGANIC MAPLE SYRUP, ORGANIC APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC CASHEW BUTTER, FAIRTRADE COCOA POWDER, ORGANIC MOLASSES, VANILLA EXTRACT, ORGANIC APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WATER, SALT, ORGANIC RICE BRAN EXTRACT, ORGANIC OKRA POWDER.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts

  • 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

  6. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  7. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk