Fruit juices
Naked BLUE MACHINE Boosted Smoothie
64 fl oz/2 Quart/1.89 L
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 56
Naked BLUE MACHINE Boosted Smoothie scores 56 out of 100 (Okay) 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 14 points Sugars 12.1 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 71 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better juices and juice drinks
-
Fruity Dream Smoothie Solevita · 750 mL Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 99 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Acai Berry Smoothie Pack Pitaya Foods · 14 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Crafted smoothie blends Dole · 40 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 44 points higher -
Blue Fruit & Vegetable Smoothie Great Value · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 95 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Organic Super Smoothie Morning Blend Clovis Farms Not ultra-processed · Less sugar Score 99 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
BLUE MACHINE Boosted Smoothie
Ingredients
- Inulin (chicory root fiber) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 12.1 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 71 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 44 = 56
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 71 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g |
| Sugars | 12.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.4 g |
| Protein | 0.4 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 8 OZA (240 ml)
Ingredients
- APPLE JUICE
- BANANA PUREE BLUEBERRY PUREE
- BLACKBERRY PUREE
- CHICORY ROOT FIBER
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR
- ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
- VITAMIN E ACETATE
- NIACINAMIDE
- D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5)
- PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)
- CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
Label text, as published
APPLE JUICE, BANANA PUREE BLUEBERRY PUREE, BLACKBERRY PUREE, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, NATURAL FLAVORS, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), VITAMIN E ACETATE, NIACINAMIDE, D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
-
21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
-
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
-
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
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
-
“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