Crackers (Appetizers)
GOOD THINS parmesan & garlic RICE & CHEESE SNACKS
3.5 oz/100 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 51
GOOD THINS parmesan & garlic RICE & CHEESE SNACKS scores 51 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: 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 1.5 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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String Cheese Low-Moisture Part-Skim Mozzarella Cheese Publix · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 94 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Light String Cheese Low Moisture Part Skim Mozzarella Cheese Trader Joe's · 121 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 92 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Cheese Heads Light String Frigo · 24 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 90 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Stringles Organic String Cheese Organic Valley · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 95 out of 100 , 44 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
GOOD THINS parmesan & garlic RICE & CHEESE SNACKS
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 433 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 49.5 = 50.5 → 51
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 433 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 73.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.7 g |
| Added sugars | 6.7 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 17 pieces (30 g)
Ingredients
- WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR
- TAPIOCA STARCH
- PARMESAN CHEESE POWDER (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES)
- SUGAR (high concern)
- SAFFLOWER OIL
- SALT
- WHEY
- GARLIC POWDER
- CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES)
- NONFAT MILK
- BUTTERMILK SOLIDS
- CREAM
- ONION POWDER
- SPICES
Label text, as published
WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, TAPIOCA STARCH, PARMESAN CHEESE POWDER (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), SUGAR, SAFFLOWER OIL, SALT, WHEY, GARLIC POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE POWDER (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), NONFAT MILK, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, CREAM, ONION POWDER, SPICES.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Good Thins
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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“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