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Kinda thins
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Kinda thins

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains seed oils
  • Contains palm oil
  • No synthetic dyes
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 62

Kinda thins scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Honey: An added sugar. Strong

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

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Kinda thins

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Ingredients

  • Corn syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Honey
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Inulin (chicory root fiber)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Palm kernel oil
    Strong About half saturated fat; WHO recommends keeping saturated fat to 10% of energy or less. [5][6][7]
  • Canola oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [8][9][10][11]
  • Soy lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−38
TOTAL 62Good

100 − 38 = 62

GTIN 00602652429620 · 2026-05-31

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy476 kcal
Fat33.3 g
Saturated fat7.1 g
Carbohydrates47.6 g
Sugars19 g
Fiber9.5 g
Protein9.5 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 1 bar (21 g)

Ingredients

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

Almonds, tapioca syrup, cane sugar, chicory root fiber, brown rice flour, palm kernel oil, honey, canola oil, milk powder, sea salt, carob powder natural flavor, soy lecithin, annatto extract, Vitamin E (mixed tocopherols for freshness). Allergen Information: Contains almonds, milk and soy. May contain peanuts and tree nuts. 65203-00 Brought to you by KIND LLC P.O. BOX 705 Midtown Station NY, NY 10018 +1 855.884.KIND ⚫ kindsnacks.com NON GMO Project VERIFIED 6 nongmoproject.org Made in U.S.A. with domestic and imported ingredients Stor •

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Soy

May contain: Peanuts

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Not palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  6. Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods

    European Food Safety Authority · May 3, 2016 · Agency assessment

    “The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  7. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 of 25 April 2023 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food

    European Union (Official Journal) · Apr 25, 2023 · Law

    “Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  8. 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

  9. 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

  10. 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

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

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org