Frozen meats
Amylu Maple Chicken Patties
36 oz
Score
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 69
Amylu Maple Chicken Patties scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Maple syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.6 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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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Maple Chicken Patties
Ingredients
- Maple syrup minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.3 g / 100 g minus 1.5 points
- Salt 1.6 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 186 kcal / 100 g minus 0.5 points
- Protein 16.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 31 = 69
Can’t score above 79. Contains maple syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 186 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.8 g |
| Sugars | 3.5 g |
| Added sugars | 3.5 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 16.3 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
Serving: 2 patties (86 g)
Ingredients
- Chicken
- Pure Maple Syrup (high concern)
- Maple Extract (not recognized)
- Sea Salt
- Spices
- Parsley
- Crushed Red Pepper
- Vinegar
- Extract of Rosemary
- Dried Citrus Pulp (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Chicken, Pure Maple Syrup, Maple Extract, Sea Salt, Spices, Parsley, Crushed Red Pepper, Vinegar, Extract of Rosemary, Dried Citrus Pulp.
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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