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Del Monte Mandarin Orange Light Syrup Cup 4 Count
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Del Monte Mandarin Orange Light Syrup Cup 4 Count

Del Monte
16 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Del Monte Mandarin Orange Light Syrup Cups are the single-serve fruit cups you’ll find in the canned fruit / fruit cup aisle or the grab-and-go refrigerated snack section at many American grocery stores, sitting beside applesauce cups, canned peaches, and pudding cups. They read as a convenient, family-friendly option for parents stocking lunchboxes or shoppers looking for an easy produce alternative. The brand leans on a long-established heritage — mainstream, reliable, and value-oriented — marketed toward families with children and busy shoppers who want a perceived wholesome snack without prep. Label claims emphasize non-GMO, “100% fruit juice” packing liquid, and non-BPA lining on the cups; there’s no organic certification and the copy leans into simple, kid-appealing language and imagery rather than premium positioning. In plain processing terms this is packaged fruit preserved in light syrup/juice with small amounts of added concentrates, vitamin C, and natural flavoring. Sensory notes: tender, segmented mandarin pieces suspended in a clear, slightly sweet, light syrup with a bright citrus aroma; texturally soft and easy to spoon, with a pop-open plastic cup and peel-off foil lid meant for quick, spill-resistant consumption. Rituals include slipping a cup into a lunchbox, topping cereal or yogurt, or grabbing a single portion at the office or on a road trip. While presented as a wholesome convenience, the product reflects industrial packing and stabilization steps typical of shelf-stable fruit cups rather than freshly peeled fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 4
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate14g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Protein1g
* 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

Mandarin, Oranges,, Water,, White, Grape, Juice, Concentrate,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Ascorbic, Acid,, Natural, Flavor..

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is processed fruit packed with added liquid (juice concentrate/syrup), vitamin C and natural flavoring and sold in single-serve industrial packaging, placing it in NOVA group 3 (processed foods). It is not a fresh whole food nor an extensively reformulated ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about Del Monte Mandarin Orange Light Syrup Cup 4 Count

The Mandarin Orange Light Syrup Cup is a tasty treat that can fit into a balanced diet! At just 60 calories per cup, it offers a modest amount of natural sugars from the fruit and a bit of fiber. It's not a superfood, but it’s a sweet option when you want a fruity snack without a ton of guilt.

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