Why it scores 74
Breton Veggie Crisps scores 74 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 7 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. 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
Veggie Crisps
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 400 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 10 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 26 = 74
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 400 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 10 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 19 crackers (30 g)
Ingredients
- DRIED VEGETABLES (YELLOW AND GREEN PEA, POTATO, TOMATO, SPINACH, CARROT, BEET)
- RICE FLOUR
- CORN FLOUR
- HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL
- SEA SALT
- SALT
- ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN
Label text, as published
DRIED VEGETABLES (YELLOW AND GREEN PEA, POTATO, TOMATO, SPINACH, CARROT, BEET), RICE FLOUR, CORN FLOUR, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, SALT, ORGANIC SOY LECITHIN. CONTAINS SOY. Dare Scan for food information. R ©2024, REGISTERED TRADEMARK/ TM TRADEMARK OF Dare Foods SPARTANBURG, SC 29303 PRODUCT OF CANADA Questions or Comments? 1-800-668-3273 回盐 rtlabel®
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Breton
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.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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