Clover Valley Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup are a fruit-based snack made with mandarin oranges preserved in a light syrup, providing a sweet treat with minimal fat but significant added sugars. The product contains zero grams of fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium, while also offering some potassium and vitamin C through natural ingredients like ascorbic acid. However, the high sugar content suggests it is not a healthiest option due to its contribution to added sugars and potential impact on blood sugar levels.
The product appears to be minimally processed since it primarily consists of mandarin oranges, water, and naturally occurring citric acid, with added sugar and ascorbic acid for preservation and flavor. However, the inclusion of sugar and artificial additives like ascorbic acid, which is generally considered a natural antioxidant but may still contribute to overall processed nature, leans this product toward being more processed than whole or minimally processed foods.
Given that this product is not inherently healthy due to its high added sugar content, a healthier alternative would be to enjoy the mandarin oranges raw or paired with yogurt or other low-sugar ingredients for a more balanced snack option.
There are 59.9 calories in a serving of Clover Valley Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup. Most of those calories come from carbohydrates (100%).
| Serving Size | 113g | |
| Calories | 59.9 | |
| Calories From Fat | 0 | |
| Amount Per Serving | % Daily Value* | |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 4.52mg | 0% |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 14g | |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
*All percent daily value figures are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
Weight Watchers Freestyle Points: 4
Weight Watchers SmartPoints: 4
Weight Watchers PointsPlus: 2
A serving of Clover Valley Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup contains 4 Weight Watchers SmartPoints, 2 PointsPlus and 4 SmartPoints.
Clover Valley Mandarin Oranges In Light Syrup contains the following ingredients:
Mandarin oranges, water, sugar, ascorbic acid as an antioxidant, citric acid to regulate acidity.