Cooking helpers
4C Crumbs Panko Plain
6 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 65
4C Crumbs Panko Plain scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better bread crumbs and croutons
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Organic low sodium breadcrumbs Edward & Sons · 15 oz Less salt · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Panko Bread Crumbs imp Roland · 20 g Less salt · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Japanese Style Breadcrumbs Edward & Sons · 30 g Less salt · No added sugars Score 97 out of 100 , 32 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Panko Plain
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 357 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 35 = 65
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 357 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 82.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 7.1 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 1/2 cup (30 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
GLUTEN FREE PANKO CRUMBS (RICE FLOUR, RAISIN JUICE CONCENTRATE, HONEY AND SALT)
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk