Food
Cerebelly Carrot Date Smart Bars
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 64
Cerebelly Carrot Date Smart Bars scores 64 out of 100 (Good) 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
- minus 11 points Sugars 25 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- 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.
The Receipt
Carrot Date Smart Bars
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 25 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Energy 375 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 36 = 64
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 62.5 g |
| Sugars | 25 g |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Ingredients
- Organic Crushed Dates
- Organic Oats
- Organic Carrots
- Organic Sunflower Seed Butter
- Organic Raisins
- Organic Nutrient Blend (Organic Tapioca Fiber, Nutrients Derived From) (not recognized)
- Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein
- Organic Amaranth
- Organic Sunflower Oil
- Organic Cinnamon
- Organic Ginger
- Sea Salt
- DHA Algal Oil
- Organic Natural Flavor
Label text, as published
Organic Crushed Dates, Organic Oats, Organic Carrots, Organic Sunflower Seed Butter, Organic Raisins, Organic Nutrient Blend (Organic Tapioca Fiber, Nutrients Derived From [Chlorella, Kelp, Pumpkin Seed, Spinach, Sunflower Seed, Maitake Mushroom]), Organic Pumpkin Seed Protein, Organic Amaranth, Organic Sunflower Oil, Organic Cinnamon, Organic Ginger, Sea Salt, DHA Algal Oil, Organic Natural Flavor
Allergens and diets
Contains: Gluten
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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