Flavored almonds
BLUE DIAMOND ALMONDS Smokehouse
1.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 57
BLUE DIAMOND ALMONDS Smokehouse scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) 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 5 points Saturated fat 4.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better almonds
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Whole Natural Almonds Blue Diamond · 28 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt Kirkland Signature Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Organic Almonds Kirkland Signature · 1.7 lb Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Slivered Almonds 365 Whole Foods Market · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Almonds Trader Joe's · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
BLUE DIAMOND ALMONDS Smokehouse
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 1.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Hydrolyzed vegetable protein minus 0.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 4.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 4.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 605 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 9.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 20.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 43.5 = 56.5 → 57
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 605 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 53.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.3 g |
| Sugars | 4.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 9.3 g |
| Protein | 20.9 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (43 g)
Ingredients
- Almonds
- vegetable oil (canola, safflower, sunflower)
- salt
- corn maltodextrin
- natural hickory smoke flavor
- yeast
- hydrolyzed corn and soy protein
- natural flavors
Label text, as published
Almonds, vegetable oil (canola, safflower and/or sunflower), salt, corn maltodextrin, natural hickory smoke flavor, yeast, hydrolyzed corn and soy protein, natural flavors.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Blue Diamond
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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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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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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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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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)”
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