Cookies
Ratio Chocolate Chunk Cookie
5.34 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 61
Ratio Chocolate Chunk Cookie scores 61 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 points Saturated fat 10 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring, humectant and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cookies
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Cashew cookie nutrition bars Good & Gather · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Wholesum cashew cookie Wegmans Organic · 1.6 oz/45 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Completeats cherry almond cookie Love + Chew · 2.0 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 78 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Cookie Dough Swing Yumster Yo! Bar · 4.23 oz/120 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Wookiee Cookie Bones Coffee Company · 12 oz Less saturated fat · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 83 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chocolate Chunk Cookie
Ingredients
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Allulose minus 2.5 points
- Glycerin minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 10 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 440 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 24 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 12 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 39 = 61
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 440 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 36 g |
| Saturated fat | 10 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 24 g |
| Protein | 12 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 bar (25 g)
Ingredients
- Almonds
- Chicory Root Fiber
- Allulose
- Unsweetened Chocolate
- Butter (cream)
- Pecans
- Vegetable Glycerin
- Eggs
- Chia Seed
- Coconut Oil
- Water
- Sea Salt
- Baking Soda
- Stevia Extract
- Natural Flavor
Label text, as published
Almonds, Chicory Root Fiber, Allulose, Unsweetened Chocolate, Butter (cream), Pecans, Vegetable Glycerin, Eggs, Chia Seed, Coconut Oil, Water, Sea Salt, Baking Soda, Stevia Extract, Natural Flavor.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Egg
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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