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Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite packaging

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Is Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite healthy?

Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite

Produce · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

62/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Del Monte fruit cocktail in extra light syrup, lite is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 62 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Whole-fruit base with minimal processing, but added sugar in the syrup and low protein limit its overall alignment. Strengths include whole fruit pieces as primary ingredient, short, recognizable ingredient list, and light syrup keeps sugar lower than heavy syrup, while main considerations include added sugar in the syrup, very low protein and fiber per serving, and carmine colorant is an additive.

Longevity Score 62/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Whole fruit pieces as primary ingredient
  • Short, recognizable ingredient list
  • Light syrup keeps sugar lower than heavy syrup

What held the score back?

  • Added sugar in the syrup
  • Very low protein and fiber per serving
  • Carmine colorant is an additive

Ingredients

Ingredient list

FRUIT (PEACHES, PEARS, GRAPES, PINEAPPLE, CHERRIES [CHERRIES, CARMINE]), WATER, SUGAR.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 124 g (0.5 cup)

  • Calories603% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs15g5% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite
Category
Produce (source: Canned Fruit)
GTIN / UPC
00024000167075
Serving size
124 g (0.5 cup)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (13g of 15g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Del Monte Fruit Cocktail In Extra Light Syrup, Lite: 13g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Added sugar in light syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Whole fruit pieces as primary ingredient; Short, recognizable ingredient list; Light syrup keeps sugar lower than heavy syrup.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Added sugar in the syrup; Very low protein and fiber per serving; Carmine colorant is an additive.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same produce differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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