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NOW Sunflower Lecithin Pure Powder
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Sunflower lecithin

NOW Sunflower Lecithin Pure Powder

1 lb

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
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Why it scores 79

NOW Sunflower Lecithin Pure Powder scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Saturated fat 10 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
  2. Energy 800 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
  3. Sunflower lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

Capped at 79: High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

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

The Receipt

Sunflower Lecithin Pure Powder

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Ingredients

  • Sunflower lecithin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 10 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [2]
  • Energy 800 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00733739023148 · 2025-12-17

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy800 kcal
Fat50 g
Saturated fat10 g
Carbohydrates10 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0 g

Serving: 1.333 tbsp (10 g)

Ingredients

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

SUNFLOWER LECITHIN POWDER.

Allergens and diets

  • 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

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk