Vegetable fats
Artisana Hazelnut cacao spread
8 oz/227 g
Score
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 63
Artisana Hazelnut cacao spread scores 63 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 11 points Sugars 18.8 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
- minus 7 points Saturated fat 9.4 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better almond and other nut butters
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Spread the love almond butter Spread the Love · 16 oz Less saturated fat · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Mixed Nut Butter with Seeds Kirkland · 765 g No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Almond Butter Simply Nature · 12 oz 340 g No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Creamy Almond Butter Sam's Choice · 12 oz No added sugars · No coconut sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Hazelnut cacao spread
Ingredients
- Coconut sugar minus 20 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 18.8 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Saturated fat 9.4 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 597 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 37 = 63
Can’t score above 79. Contains coconut sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and saturated fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 597 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 50 g |
| Saturated fat | 9.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 34.4 g |
| Sugars | 18.8 g |
| Fiber | 6.2 g |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (32 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC HAZELNUTS
- ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC CACAO POWDER
- ORGANIC COCONUT MCT OIL
- ORGANIC COCONUT VANILLA (Organic Coconut Sugar with Organic Vanilla Beans)
Label text, as published
ORGANIC HAZELNUTS, ORGANIC COCONUT SUGAR, ORGANIC CACAO POWDER, ORGANIC COCONUT MCT OIL, *ORGANIC COCONUT VANILLA (Organic Coconut Sugar with Organic Vanilla Beans).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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)”
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