Potato gnocchi
Private Selection Italian Gnocchi With Potato
120 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains emulsifiers studied for gut effects
Why it scores 79
Private Selection Italian Gnocchi With Potato scores 79 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 2.5 points Mono- and diglycerides: In the NutriNet-Santé cohort, higher intakes of mono- and diglycerides of fatty acids (E471 and E472) were associated with higher cardiovascular risk; cause and effect is not established. Strong
- minus 1 points Salt 0.5 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Italian Gnocchi With Potato
Ingredients
- Mono- and diglycerides minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 158 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.3 g |
| Sugars | 0.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 portion (120 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES PREPARE (POTATOES, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS [EMULSIFIER]. NATURAL FLAVOR)
- WHEAT FLOUR
- POTATO STARCH
- RICE FLOUR
- SALT
- SPICES
- LACTIC ACID
- POTASSIUM PA I R SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE)
Label text, as published
WATER. DEHYDRATED POTATO FLAKES PREPARE (POTATOES, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES OF FATTY ACIDS [EMULSIFIER]. NATURAL FLAVOR), WHEAT FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, SALT, SPICES, LACTIC ACID, POTASSIUM PA I R SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“This study found positive associations between risk of CVD and intake of five individual and two groups of food additive emulsifiers widely used in industrial foods.”
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Re-evaluation of mono- and di-glycerides of fatty acids (E 471) as food additives
“The available studies did not raise any concern with regard to genotoxicity.”
doi.org
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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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Dietary emulsifiers impact the mouse gut microbiota promoting colitis and metabolic syndrome
“carboxymethylcellulose and polysorbate-80, induced low-grade inflammation and obesity/metabolic syndrome in wild-type hosts and promoted robust colitis in mice predisposed to this disorder.”
doi.org
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“Relative to control subjects, CMC consumption modestly increased postprandial abdominal discomfort and perturbed gut microbiota composition in a way that reduced its diversity.”
doi.org