Snacks
Gimme Teriyaki Roasted Seaweed Snacks
.17 oz/5 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
Why it scores 42
Gimme Teriyaki Roasted Seaweed Snacks scores 42 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 20 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic Roasted Seaweed Snack Kirkland Signature · 17 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 91 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Roasted Seaweed Snacks Simply Nature Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Organic Roasted Seaweed Snack Kirkland · 17 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Organic Roasted Seaweed with Sea Salt Trader Joe's Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Organic BigSheets - Premium Roasted Seaweed - Sea Salt Gimme · 0.92 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 37 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Teriyaki Roasted Seaweed Snacks
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 20 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 600 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 20 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 58 = 42
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 600 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 40 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 40 g |
| Sugars | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g |
| Fiber | 20 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1 PACKAGE (5 g)
Ingredients
- Organic seaweed
- organic sesame oil
- organic sunflower oil
- organic teriyaki powder (organic tamari soy sauce, organic maltodextrin, organic cane sugar, organic onion, organic garlic) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Organic seaweed, organic sesame oil, organic sunflower oil, organic teriyaki powder (organic tamari soy sauce [organic soybeans, salt], organic maltodextrin, organic cane sugar, organic onion, organic garlic).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Gimme
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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“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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“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