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Lulu Platanitos Plantain Strips
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Salty snacks

Lulu Platanitos Plantain Strips

12.3 oz/350 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains palm oil
  • Seed-oil free
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 79

Lulu Platanitos Plantain Strips scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
  2. Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
  3. Energy 490 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info

Capped at 79: High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Platanitos Plantain Strips

START100

Ingredients

  • Palm oil
    Strong About half saturated fat; WHO recommends keeping saturated fat to 10% of energy or less. [1][2][3]
subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [1]
  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [4]
  • Energy 490 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [5]
  • Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [5]
subtotal−3
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 5.5 = 94.5 → 95 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]

GTIN 00856414002709 · 2026-04-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy490 kcal
Fat23.3 g
Saturated fat3.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates73.3 g
Sugars3.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber6.7 g
Protein0 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 1 ONZ (30 g)

Ingredients

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

PLANTAIN, PALM OLEIN, NATURAL COLORING AND SALT.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Not palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. 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

  2. Process contaminants in vegetable oils and foods

    European Food Safety Authority · May 3, 2016 · Agency assessment

    “The highest levels of GE, as well as 3-MCPD and 2-MCPD (including esters) were found in palm oils and palm fats, followed by other oils and fats.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  3. Commission Regulation (EU) 2023/915 of 25 April 2023 on maximum levels for certain contaminants in food

    European Union (Official Journal) · Apr 25, 2023 · Law

    “Glycidyl fatty acid esters, expressed as glycidol”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 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