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Mandarin oranges

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Is Mandarin oranges healthy?

Mandarin oranges scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains mandarin oranges, which are a nutritious fruit, but it is processed with added cane sugar and juice concentrates.

How processed is Mandarin oranges?

Mandarin oranges is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Mandarin oranges' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Mandarin Oranges counts in its favor; Cane Sugar is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Mandarin oranges

65 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$3.99 · 3 lb · $1.33 / lb
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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 1
Category Fruits
Summary

This product contains mandarin oranges, which are a nutritious fruit, but it is processed with added cane sugar and juice concentrates. The presence of refined sugar increases the overall sugar content, which can contribute to health issues if consumed in excess. While the fruit and juice concentrates provide some vitamins and antioxidants, the processing level and added sugars limit the healthiness of the product.

Key ingredients 6

Mandarin Oranges
Good

Mandarin oranges are naturally sweet and rich in vitamins, making them a healthy fruit choice.

Water
Neutral

Water is used as a neutral base and has no significant impact on health or flavor.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a common additive that enhances flavor without significant health effects.

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White Grape Juice from Concentrate
Neutral

This ingredient provides sweetness and flavor but is a concentrated form of fruit juice.

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Acerola Juice from Concentrate
Neutral

Acerola juice adds vitamin C and flavor, but is used in concentrated form.

Cane Sugar
Bad

Cane sugar adds sweetness but can contribute to excess calorie intake if consumed in large amounts.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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