Added sugars and syrups

Is sugar clean?

Mostly. Only our Strict profile flags sugar, under added sugars and syrups (evidence: strong). Added sugar; fine in small amounts, but it counts toward the under-10%-of-calories limit.

Added sugars and syrups Strong

Penalty 10 of 100 · Strict profile only

Added sugar; fine in small amounts, but it counts toward the under-10%-of-calories limit.

Source: US Department of Agriculture and HHS, Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2020–2025: keep added sugars under 10% of calories

Also on labels as

cane sugar, white sugar, brown sugar, organic cane sugar, dextrose, sucrose, glucose-fructose, beet sugar, raw sugar, turbinado sugar, coconut sugar, powdered sugar, confectioner's sugar, caramelized sugar

Low-FODMAP status

Coming soon: whether it is low-FODMAP and at what serving.

Related ingredients

From Gutlog's clean ingredient rubric, version 2026.11.0. Ask your assistant "is this clean?" with a photo of the label and Gutlog checks every ingredient. General information, not medical advice.