Why it scores 93
Food Should Taste Good Pita crackers simply sea salt scores 93 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2 points Energy 464 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Pita crackers simply sea salt
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 464 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 7.5 = 92.5 → 93
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 464 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 67.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 1.3 g |
Serving: 10 crackers (28 g)
Ingredients
- enriched wheat flour
- niacin
- reduced iron
- thiamine mononitrate
- riboflavin
- amylase
- folic acid
- sunflower oil
- yeast
- sea salt
- salt
- wheat starch
- dough conditioner
- ascorbic acid
Label text, as published
enriched wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, amylase, folic acid, sunflower oil, yeast, sea salt, salt, wheat starch, dough conditioner, ascorbic acid
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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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“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
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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.”
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