Dark chocolates

Undercover Chocolate Quinoa Crisps

Okay out of 100 High confidence

High in saturated fat
Contains added sugars
No additives
Seed-oil free
Contains whole grains

Why it scores 44

Undercover Chocolate Quinoa Crisps scores 44 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 9 points Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong

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

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The Receipt

Chocolate Quinoa Crisps

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Ingredients

Sugar minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient) minus 7.5 points

Strong Contains added sugar. [1]

subtotal−27.5

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

Sugars 21.4 g / 100 g minus 11 points

Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
Saturated fat 12.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points

Strong Very high in saturated fat. [5]
Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points

Strong High in salt. [6]
Energy 429 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points

Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
Fiber 7.1 g / 100 g plus 4 points

Strong A good source of fiber. [2]

subtotal−21

TOTAL 44Okay

100 − 56.5 = 43.5 → 44

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). [7]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	429 kcal
Fat	21.4 g
Saturated fat	12.5 g
Carbohydrates	67.9 g
Sugars	21.4 g
Added sugars	17.9 g
Fiber	7.1 g
Protein	7.1 g
Salt	0.8 g

Serving: 1 oz (28.0 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

Dark Chocolate (Cacao Beans, Pure Cane Sugar, Cocoa Butter, Vanilla Beans), Quinoa, Sea Salt.

Allergens and diets

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

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

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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
Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

“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
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

Score

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