Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup

Name: Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup
Brand: Dole

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Ingredients · 4

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Is Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup healthy?

Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup scores 92/100 on Tallow — our clean band. That number comes from what is on the label: the ingredients, how processed it is, and what it is packaged in. It is not a verdict on your diet — Tallow does not weigh calories, portion size or how often you eat it, so a high score means the ingredients are clean, not that the food is unlimited.

What is in Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup?

Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup lists 4 ingredients, starting with Mandarin Oranges, Water, Sugar and Citric Acid. Ingredients are listed in descending order by weight, so the first few make up most of what you are eating.

Does Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup contain seed oils?

No. Nothing in Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup’s ingredient list matches a seed oil — canola, soybean, corn, cottonseed, grapeseed, sunflower, safflower, rice bran or peanut oil, or an unspecified "vegetable oil".

How processed is Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup?

Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup is NOVA group 3: processed, but not ultra-processed. NOVA runs 1 to 4, where 1 is whole food and 4 is ultra-processed.

How does Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup compare to other canned goods?

At 92/100 Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup sits in our top band, among the better canned goods we have scored. A higher-scoring option in canned goods is Trader Joe's Organic Garbanzo Beans Made with Sea Salt at 98/100.

Is Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup organic?

Dole Mandarin Oranges in Light Syrup is not certified organic in our data.

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