Snacks
365 Whole Foods Cape cod trail mix
14 oz/397 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 52
365 Whole Foods Cape cod trail mix scores 52 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 21.4 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
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
Cape cod trail mix
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 21.4 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 5.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 536 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 48 = 52
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 536 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 39.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 39.3 g |
| Sugars | 21.4 g |
| Added sugars | 14.3 g |
| Fiber | 7.1 g |
| Protein | 14.3 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 portion (31 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC ROASTED ALMONDS (ORGANIC ALMONDS, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL)
- ORGANIC ROASTED CASHEWS (ORGANIC CASHEWS, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, SEA SALT)
- ORGANIC DRIED CRANBERRIES (ORGANIC CRANBERRIES, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC ROASTED ALMONDS (ORGANIC ALMONDS, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL), ORGANIC ROASTED CASHEWS (ORGANIC CASHEWS, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL, SEA SALT), ORGANIC DRIED CRANBERRIES (ORGANIC CRANBERRIES, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER SEED OIL).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk