Sandwiches
Trader Joe's Tuna Salad Wrap
1 lb
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains sugar alcohols
Why it scores 70
Trader Joe's Tuna Salad Wrap scores 70 out of 100 (Good) 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 7.5 points Erythritol: A 2023 study linked higher blood erythritol to cardiovascular events and found it increased clotting activity; long-term safety studies are warranted. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Monk fruit extract: WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Tuna Salad Wrap
Ingredients
- Erythritol minus 7.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.1 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 218 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 30.5 = 69.5 → 70
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 218 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20.4 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0.7 g |
| Fiber | 2.8 g |
| Protein | 8.5 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 0.5 wrap (142 g)
Ingredients
- Almonds"
- shredded coconut
- cho (cocoa beans!) (not recognized)
- Brazil nuts"
- pecans"
- monk fruit (erythritol, monk fruit extract)
- macadamia nuts
- fax servis (not recognized)
- Celtic sea salt (", Indicates dry roasted)
Label text, as published
Almonds", shredded coconut, cho (cocoa beans!), Brazil nuts", pecans", monk fruit (erythritol, monk fruit extract), macadamia nuts, fax servis, Celtic sea salt ("Indicates dry roasted) (de
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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The artificial sweetener erythritol and cardiovascular event risk
“Our findings reveal that erythritol is both associated with incident MACE risk and fosters enhanced thrombosis. Studies assessing the long-term safety of erythritol are warranted.”
doi.org
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Re-evaluation of erythritol (E 968) as a food additive (plain language summary)
“In all groups of people, both acute and chronic exposure to erythritol is above the newly set ADI.”
efsa.europa.eu
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
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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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).”
who.int
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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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“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
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011, Annex III point 2.4 (foods with more than 10 % added polyols)
“‘excessive consumption may produce laxative effects’.”
eur-lex.europa.eu