Food
Kroger Sliced Carrots
120 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 80
Kroger Sliced Carrots scores 80 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 2.5 points Calcium chloride: 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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Sliced Carrots Amazon Fresh Not ultra-processed Score 97 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Sliced Carrots
START100
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
subtotal−2.5
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
subtotal−18
TOTAL 80Excellent
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 25 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.2 g |
| Sugars | 2.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 120g
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
CARROTS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (AS A FIRMING AGENT).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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.”
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