Appetizers
Annie's Snack mix
9 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 25
Annie's Snack mix scores 25 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Malt syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better trail mix and snack mix
-
Original Trail Mix Kar's · 2.0 oz/57 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 78 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Protein Trail Mix: Chickpea & Almond H-E-B MultiFit · 255 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 54 points higher -
Probiotic Immune Booster Nature's Garden · 1.2 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 70 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Omega Trail Mix Gold Emblem · 3 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 68 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Trail Mix Snack Packs Nature's Garden Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 54 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Snack mix
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Malt syrup minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 10 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 3.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.6 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 467 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 75.5 = 24.5 → 25
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 467 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (30 g)
Ingredients
- Organic Wheat Flour
- Organic Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Oil
- Organic Cheddar Cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, non-animal enzymes)
- Organic Whey
- Salt
- Organic Canola Oil
- Organic Butter (organic cream, salt)
- Organic Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Yeast
- Organic Malt Syrup Blend (organic tapioca syrup, organic malt extract) (high concern)
- Organic Cream
- Baking Soda
- Organic Barley Malt Extract (high concern)
- Organic Dry Yeast
- Organic Nonfat Dry Milk
- Organic Annatto (for color)
- Organic Paprika
- Cultured Organic Whey
- Organic Vinegar
- Organic Onion Powder
- Monocalcium Phosphate
- Non-Animal Enzymes
Label text, as published
Organic Wheat Flour, Organic Expeller-Pressed Sunflower Oil, Organic Cheddar Cheese (organic cultured pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, non-animal enzymes), Organic Whey, Salt, Organic Canola Oil, Organic Butter (organic cream, salt), Organic Cane Sugar, Yeast, Organic Malt Syrup Blend (organic tapioca syrup, organic malt extract), Organic Cream, Baking Soda, Organic Barley Malt Extract, Organic Dry Yeast, Organic Nonfat Dry Milk, Organic Annatto (for color), Organic Paprika, Cultured Organic Whey, Organic Vinegar, Organic Onion Powder, Monocalcium Phosphate, Non-Animal Enzymes.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Celery
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More appetizers on GoodSwap
-
Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers Cheddar Pepperidge Farm · 1 oz (28 g) Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 43 out of 100 Okay -
Almond Flour Crackers Rosemary & Sea Salt Simple Mills · 4.25 oz High in saltContains seed oilsNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Sticks Pretzels Snyder's Of Hanover · 1 Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 30 out of 100 Poor -
Popcorn Real Organic Cheddar Lesser Evil · 130 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatSeed-oil free Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Cheddar Bay Biscuit Mix Red Lobster · 32 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltHigh in saturated fatContains added sugars Score 12 out of 100 Bad -
Raisin & Rosemary Savortz Ultra-processedHigh in sugarHigh in saltContains added sugars Score 35 out of 100 Poor
More from Annie's
-
Shells & Real Aged Cheddar Annie's · 71 g Score 65 out of 100 Good -
Shells & White Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese Annie's · 71 g Score 66 out of 100 Good -
Gluten Free Double Chocolate Chip Granola Bars Annie's · 4.9 oz Score 8 out of 100 Bad -
Extra Cheddar Cheesy Smiles Annie's · 12.5 oz Score 55 out of 100 Okay
Sources
-
Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
-
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
-
Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
-
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
-
“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
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
-
“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
-
“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
-
“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org