Food
Trader Joe's Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds
8 oz
Score
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- plus 4 points Protein 33.3 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info
- minus 3 points Energy 567 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Capped at 79: High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Organic Shelled Hemp Seeds
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 567 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 33.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 2 = 98 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 567 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 46.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 33.3 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 3 tbsp. (30 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Organic shelled hemp seeds
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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