Mixed nuts
Kirkland Signature Cashew Clusters with Almonds and Pumpkin Seeds
907 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
Why it scores 36
Kirkland Signature Cashew Clusters with Almonds and Pumpkin Seeds scores 36 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 10 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sunflower and pumpkin seeds
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Dill Pickle Sprouted Almonds + Pepitas Daily Crunch · 4 oz Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 43 points higher -
Organic Pumpkin Seeds 365 Whole Foods Market · 8 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 64 points higher -
Pepitas Roasted & Salted Pumpkin Seed Kernels Great Value · 8 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 76 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Organic Raw Pumpkin Seeds Aurora Natural · 10 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 64 points higher -
In Shell Pumpkin Seeds Trader Joe's · 397 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 96 out of 100 , 60 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cashew Clusters with Almonds and Pumpkin Seeds
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Honey minus 10 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 17.6 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 64 = 36
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 564 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 38.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 38.8 g |
| Sugars | 17.6 g |
| Added sugars | 14.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 17.6 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28.349 g)
Ingredients
- Cashews
- Almonds
- Cane Sugar (high concern)
- Pumpkin Seed Kernels
- Rice Syrup (high concern)
- Sea Salt
- Honey (high concern)
Label text, as published
Cashews, Almonds, Cane Sugar, Pumpkin Seed Kernels, Rice Syrup, Sea Salt, Honey.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
May contain: Milk, Peanuts, Soy
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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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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“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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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