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Simple Mills Spiced Carrot Cake Bars
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Simple Mills Spiced Carrot Cake Bars

5 × 1.19 oz

Poor out of 100 High confidence
  • High in sugar
  • High in saturated fat
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains seed oils
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 29

Simple Mills Spiced Carrot Cake Bars scores 29 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Honey: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Molasses: An added sugar. Strong
  3. Sugars 26.5 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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The Receipt

Spiced Carrot Cake Bars

START100

Ingredients

  • Honey
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Molasses
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [4][5][6][7]
subtotal−42.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [8]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 26.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 11.8 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in saturated fat. [9]
  • Salt 1.2 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [10]
  • Energy 471 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 8.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal−21
TOTAL 29Poor

100 − 71.5 = 28.5 → 29

Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]

GTIN 00856069005506 · 2025-07-04

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy471 kcal
Fat29.4 g
Saturated fat11.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates47.1 g
Sugars26.5 g
Added sugars17.6 g
Fiber8.8 g
Protein8.8 g
Salt1.2 g

Serving: 1 bar (34 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Nut & nut flour blend (almonds, organic coconut), honey seed blend (sunflower, flax, chia), tapioca starch, organic coconut oil, molasses, organic raisins, carrots, almond butter, raisin juice concentrate (for freshness), egg whites, organic spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, clove, ginger), sea salt, baking soda, rosemary extract (for freshness)

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Plastic aluminium, Paper and plastic

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  5. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  7. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  8. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  10. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  11. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk