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Calbee HARVEST SNAPS LIGHTLY SALTED Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks
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Puffed salty snacks

Calbee HARVEST SNAPS LIGHTLY SALTED Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • Contains seed oils
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Why it scores 74

Calbee HARVEST SNAPS LIGHTLY SALTED Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks scores 74 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 75 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Vegetable oil (unspecified): High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging

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

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The Receipt

HARVEST SNAPS LIGHTLY SALTED Crispy Baked Veggie Snacks

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Ingredients

  • Vegetable oil (unspecified)
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Safflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
subtotal−9

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [5]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 75 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [6]
  • Energy 464 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [7]
  • Fiber 4 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [7]
subtotal−9
TOTAL 74Good

100 − 26 = 74

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]

GTIN 00071146002593 · 2026-05-11

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy464 kcal
Fat5 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates16 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber4 g
Protein5 g
Salt75 g

Serving: 22 pcs (28 g)

Ingredients

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

green peas, vegetable oil (canola, sunflower and/or safflower oil), rice, salt, calcium carbonate, rosemary extract

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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