Crackers (Appetizers)
Trader Joe's Savory thin mini rice crackers Multiseed with Tamari Soy Sauce
8 oz (227 g)
Score
Why it scores 87
Trader Joe's Savory thin mini rice crackers Multiseed with Tamari Soy Sauce scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Yeast extract: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Savory thin mini rice crackers Multiseed with Tamari Soy Sauce
Ingredients
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 400 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 83.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 36 crackers (30 g)
Ingredients
- STABILIZED RICE BRAN WITH GERM
- WHITE RICE FLOUR
- TAMARI SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT)
- POTATO STARCH
- BLACK SESAME SEEDS
- FLAX SEEDS CANE SUGAR
- YEAST EXTRACT
Label text, as published
STABILIZED RICE BRAN WITH GERM, WHITE RICE FLOUR, TAMARI SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, SALT), POTATO STARCH, BLACK SESAME SEEDS, FLAX SEEDS CANE SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT. CONTAINS SOY, SESAME.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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.”
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