Food
Higher Harvest Gluten Free Rice Thins
Score
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 79
Higher Harvest Gluten Free Rice Thins scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7 points Salt 2.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Safflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2 points Energy 433 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better rice crackers
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Realfoods rice thins wholegrain Real Foods · 5.3 oz/150 g Less salt Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Gluten Free Multigrain Rice Crackers Good & Gather · 3.5 oz Less salt Score 90 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Gluten-free Multigrain Flaxseed Rice Crackers Greenwise · 3.5 oz Less salt Score 90 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Multi grain flax seed brown rice crackers Greenwise · 3.5 oz/99 g Less salt Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
Ancient Grains Crackers Sea Salt Sesmark Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Gluten Free Rice Thins
Ingredients
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.3 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 433 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 9.5 = 90.5 → 91 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 433 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 80 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 2.3 g |
Serving: 18 crackers (30 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
brown rice flour, potato starch, safflower oil, salt, millet, poppy seeds, mustard flour, sesame seeds
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame, Mustard
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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