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Beech-Nut Melties with probiotics
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Beech-Nut Melties with probiotics

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in sugar
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Why it scores 75

Beech-Nut Melties with probiotics scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugars 57.1 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Energy 357 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Melties with probiotics

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 57.1 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [2]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [3]
  • Energy 357 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
subtotal−17
TOTAL 75Good

100 − 25 = 75

Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00052200041055 · 2026-01-16

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy357 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates71.4 g
Sugars57.1 g
Fiber0 g
Protein14.3 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 7g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

APPLE, CARROT, MANGO, LOWFAT YOGURT (CULTURED REDUCED FAT MILK, SKIM MILK POWDER), BIFIDOBACTERIUM ANIMALIS SUBSP LACTIS (PROBIOTIC)

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  4. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  5. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk