Baby foods
Little Bellies Strawberry Pick-Me Sticks
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 83
Little Bellies Strawberry Pick-Me Sticks scores 83 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Strawberry Pick-Me Sticks
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 391 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 391 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 15.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Ingredients
- Organic Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal
- Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil or Organic Canola Oil
- Organic Strawberry Powder (4%)
- Organic Banana Powder
- Organic Leek Powder
- Iron (Ferric Pyrophosphate)
- Organic Rosemary Extract
Label text, as published
Organic Degerminated Yellow Corn Meal, Organic High Oleic Sunflower Oil or Organic Canola Oil, Organic Strawberry Powder (4%), Organic Banana Powder, Organic Leek Powder, Iron (Ferric Pyrophosphate), Organic Rosemary Extract
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org