Ingredient · Updated
Added Sugar
Flagged in 5
Found in 5 products
Scout's take
Added sugars increase the product's sweetness but are linked to negative health effects like obesity and insulin resistance.
More from Scout's analyses
Added sugar contributes to excessive calorie intake and can lead to health issues like insulin resistance and obesity.
from the analysis of Quaker REAL CHOCOLATE CHIP GRANOLA BARSAdded sugar increases the overall sugar content, which can contribute to health issues if consumed frequently.
from the analysis of Member's Mark CREAMY PEANUT BUTTER SPREADAdded sugar is a processed ingredient that can lead to increased calorie intake without nutritional benefits.
from the analysis of Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate BarAll 5 products with Added Sugar
Where Added Sugar shows up
- Nut Butters 1 product
- Chocolate 1 product
- Candy 1 product
- Creamers 1 product
- Granola 1 product
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Products from the same categories whose analyzed ingredient list does not include Added Sugar, scoring 80 or above.
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Solely Organic Mango & Orange Whole Fruit Gummies
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SOLELY Organic Mango & Guava Fruit Gummies
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