Juices and nectars
Noka Superfood Smoothie Super Berry
4.22 oz/120 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in sugar
- Certified organic
Why it scores 62
Noka Superfood Smoothie Super Berry scores 62 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 14 points Sugars 14.2 g / 100 ml: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 4 points Energy 100 kcal / 100 ml: Energy-dense for its volume. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Superfood Smoothie Super Berry
Ingredients
- Rice protein minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Sugars 14.2 g / 100 ml minus 14 points
- Energy 100 kcal / 100 ml minus 4 points
100 − 38.5 = 61.5 → 62
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 19.2 g |
| Sugars | 14.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving per (120 g)
Ingredients
- BANANA
- BERRY BLEND (STRAWBERRY, BLUEBERRY, BLACKBERRY, WATER, FLAX SEEDS, BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ELDERBERRY EXTRACT POWDER, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE* NATURAL FLAVORS, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ZINC GLUCONATE, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12)
Label text, as published
BANANA*, BERRY BLEND (STRAWBERRY, BLUEBERRY, BLACKBERRY, WATER, FLAX SEEDS*, BROWN RICE PROTEIN, ELDERBERRY EXTRACT POWDER*, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE* NATURAL FLAVORS*, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), ZINC GLUCONATE, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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