Salty snacks
Blue Diamond BOLD salt 'n Vinegar almonds
6 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 46
Blue Diamond BOLD salt 'n Vinegar almonds scores 46 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. 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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Roasted Almonds with Sea Salt Kirkland Signature Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
50% Less Salt Dry Roasted & Salted Almonds Trader Joe's · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 54 points higher -
Almonds oven roasted with sea salt Southern Grove Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
Turmeric + Sea Salt Sprouted Almonds Daily Crunch · 5 oz/141 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 52 points higher -
Almonds Roasted with Sea Salt Southern Grove · 14 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 49 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
BOLD salt 'n Vinegar almonds
Ingredients
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 7.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 3.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 607 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 10.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 21.4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 54 = 46
Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 607 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 53.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 7.1 g |
| Added sugars | 3.6 g |
| Fiber | 10.7 g |
| Protein | 21.4 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 28 nuts (28 g)
Ingredients
- ALMONDS
- VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SAFFLOWER, SUNFLOWER)
- SALT
- SODIUM DIACETATE
- DEXTROSE (high concern)
- LACTOSE (MILK) AND MALIC ACID
Label text, as published
ALMONDS, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER), SALT, SODIUM DIACETATE, DEXTROSE, LACTOSE (MILK) AND MALIC ACID.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Blue Diamond
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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“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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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