Del Monte, Mandarin Oranges Gel, Lite, Lite
Processing Score
9.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low SodiumLittle Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
024000051985
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size128 g
Amount per serving
Calories
50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 15mg
1%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 11g
Protein 0g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 60mg
1%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
11 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, MANDARIN ORANGES, SUGAR, GUM BLEND (DEXTROSE, GELLAN GUM, XANTHAN GUM AND LOCUST BEAN GUMS), NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, ASCORBIC ACID (TO PRESERVE COLOR), CALCIUM CHLORIDE, YELLOW 6, SUCRALOSE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Del Monte, Mandarin Oranges Gel, Lite, Lite scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Puddings & Gelatin, this product is more processed than about 36% of the 1,991 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Del Monte, Mandarin Oranges Gel, Lite, Lite's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Gum Blend (Dextrose, Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum And Locust Bean Gums).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid (To Preserve Color).
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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