Food
Wasa Multi Grain Crispbread Swedish Style
275 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 61
Wasa Multi Grain Crispbread Swedish Style scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 21.4 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better crackers
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Light Rye Crispbread Swedish Style Wasa · 9.5 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 96 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Multi grain Cracker With Sea Salt Great Value Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Multi-Grain Crackers 6-Seed Crunchmaster Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 93 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
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7 Ancient Grains Crackers Nature's Promise · 3.5 oz/99 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 37 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Multi Grain Crispbread Swedish Style
Ingredients
- Malt syrup minus 20 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 321 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 21.4 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 14.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61
Can’t score above 79. Contains malt syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 321 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 21.4 g |
| Protein | 14.3 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 slice (14 g)
Ingredients
- WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR
- SOUDOUGH (not recognized)
- OAT FLAKES
- WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR
- WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR
- WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY FLOUR
- YEAST
- BARLEY MALT EXTRACT (high concern)
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- SALT
Label text, as published
WHOLE GRAIN RYE FLOUR, SOUDOUGH, OAT FLAKES, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN OAT FLOUR, WHOLE GRAIN BARLEY FLOUR, YEAST, BARLEY MALT EXTRACT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN*, SALT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
May contain: Milk, Sesame
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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
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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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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