Smucker’s Low-Sugar (Reduced Sugar) Strawberry Preserves
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Smucker’s Low-Sugar (Reduced Sugar) Strawberry Preserves is a fruit-based condiment used to sweeten various meals. Its main strength is the complete absence of sodium, while its main tradeoff is the high proportion of added sugar. Overall, it serves as a concentrated flavor accent rather than a nutrient-dense food.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Try it as a topping for toasted sourdough or stirred into a bowl of oatmeal.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is dominated by added sugars, which provide the vast majority of the calories. There are no significant amounts of fiber or protein to balance the sugar content.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 25 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Sodium | 0mg | 0% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 5g | — |
| Added Sugars | 5g | 9% |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Ingredient Analysis
The formulation begins with strawberries and sugar, but relies on fruit pectin and locust bean gum to achieve its thick consistency. These industrial thickeners, along with vegetable juice for color, result in a highly processed composition.
Ingredients
Strawberries, Sugar, Water*, Fruit Pectin, Citric Acid, Locust Bean Gum*, Vegetable Juice (for color), Calcium Chloride (*Ingredients not in regular preserves)
