Crackers (Appetizers)
Blue Diamond Almonds Rice Cracker Snacks with Almonds
120.5 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 81
Blue Diamond Almonds Rice Cracker Snacks with Almonds scores 81 out of 100 (Excellent) 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 1.1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Rice Cracker Snacks with Almonds
Ingredients
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 433 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 19 = 81
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 433 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 11.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 30 g (13 crackers)
Ingredients
- brown rice flour
- almonds
- brown rice
- potato starch
- sorghum flour
- sesame seeds
- millet
- flax seeds
- sea salt
- quinoa seeds
- safflower oil
- black sesame seeds
- amaranth seeds
- natural flavors (contains milk)
Label text, as published
brown rice flour, almonds, brown rice, potato starch, sorghum flour, sesame seeds, millet, flax seeds, sea salt, quinoa seeds, safflower oil, black sesame seeds, amaranth seeds, natural flavors (contains milk),
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Sesame
- 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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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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“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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“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