Protein bars
MUSH minis Double Chocolate Chip
1.2 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 15
MUSH minis Double Chocolate Chip scores 15 out of 100 (Bad) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
MUSH minis Double Chocolate Chip
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
- Chocolate (sweetened, ingredient) minus 7.5 points
- Milk protein concentrate / isolate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 22.9 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 8.6 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 395 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 5.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 85 = 15
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 395 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 8.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars | 22.9 g |
| Added sugars | 17.1 g |
| Fiber | 5.7 g |
| Protein | 22.9 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 35.0g
Ingredients
- Organic Rolled Oats
- Honey (high concern)
- Milk Protein Concentrate
- Almonds
- Dates
- Coconut Oil
- Cocoa Powder
- Chocolate Chips (Chocolate Liquor, Coconut Sugar, Cocoa Butter) (moderate concern)
- Vanilla Extract
- Salt
Label text, as published
Organic Rolled Oats, Honey, Milk Protein Concentrate, Almonds, Dates, Coconut Oil, Cocoa Powder, Chocolate Chips (Chocolate Liquor, Coconut Sugar, Cocoa Butter), Vanilla Extract, Salt.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Tree nuts, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Mush
Sources
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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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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