Syrups
Simply Nature Light Blue Agave
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Simply Nature Light Blue Agave scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Agave syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Capped at 79: Contains agave syrup, an ingredient of high concern.
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Light Blue Agave
Ingredients
- Agave syrup minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 286 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 13 = 87 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. Contains agave syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 76.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC AGAVE NECTAR
Allergens and diets
- 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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov