Flavored almonds
Trader Joe's Roasted & Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds
6 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 84
Trader Joe's Roasted & Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 10 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Roasted & Salted Truffle Marcona Almonds
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Fiber 10 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 20 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 600 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 53.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 10 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 1 serving (30 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
MARCONA ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER OIL, BLACK TRUFFLE SEA SALT (SEA SALT, DRIED TRUFFLE, TRUFFLE FLAVOR).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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.”
who.int
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org