Frozen vegetables
Amy's Asian stirfry
9.0 oz
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 47
Amy's Asian stirfry scores 47 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better frozen vegetables
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Asian Stirfry Bowl & Basket · 16 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
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Chinese-Style Stirfry Blend Cascadian Farm Organic · 10 oz No added sugars · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Asian Style Vegetables Signature Select · 12 oz/340 g No added sugars · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 53 points higher -
Asian Medley Birds Eye · 10.8 oz No molasses Score 57 out of 100 , 10 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Asian stirfry
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Molasses minus 20 points
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 53.5 = 46.5 → 47
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 145 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.6 g |
| Sugars | 6.3 g |
| Added sugars | 4.7 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 4.7 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 255g
Ingredients
- ORGANIC NOODLES
- ORGANIC TOFU
- ORGANIC BROCCOLI
- ORGANIC CABBAGE
- ORGANIC TAMARI
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC YELLOW ONIONS
- ORGANIC EDAMAME
- ORGANIC CARROTS
- EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL
- ORGANIC MUSHROOMS
- ORGANIC SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS
- ORGANIC GREEN ONIONS
- ORGANIC GINGER PURÉE
- FILTERED WATER
- ORGANIC CASHEWS
- ORGANIC BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES (high concern)
- ORGANIC GARLIC
- SPICES
- ORGANIC CORNSTARCH
- ORGANIC TOASTED SESAME SEEDS
- ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR
- SEA SALT
- BLACK PEPPER
Label text, as published
ORGANIC NOODLES, ORGANIC TOFU, ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC CABBAGE, ORGANIC TAMARI, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC YELLOW ONIONS, ORGANIC EDAMAME, ORGANIC CARROTS, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC MUSHROOMS, ORGANIC SHIITAKE MUSHROOMS, ORGANIC GREEN ONIONS, ORGANIC GINGER PURÉE, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CASHEWS, ORGANIC BLACKSTRAP MOLASSES, ORGANIC GARLIC, SPICES, ORGANIC CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC TOASTED SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts, Soy, Wheat, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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