Carrots
Trader Joe's Pretzel Sticks
150 g
Score
- No additives
Why it scores 97
Trader Joe's Pretzel Sticks scores 97 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Sugars 16.7 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong
- plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Pretzel Sticks
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 16.7 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Simple whole food plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 3 = 97
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 429 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Sugars | 16.7 g |
| Added sugars | 16.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Carrot
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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