Pecan nuts
Sahale Snacks Valdosta Pecans Glazed Mix
4 oz
Score
- High in sugar
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
- No additives
Why it scores 31
Sahale Snacks Valdosta Pecans Glazed Mix scores 31 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 14 points Sugars 36 g / 100 g: Very high in sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better walnuts, pecans and other nuts
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Roasted & salted colossal cashew & macadamia mix Schnucks · 9 oz Less sugar · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 48 points higher -
Glazed Pecans Orchard Valley Harvest · .85 oz No corn syrup · No brown sugar Score 52 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Glazed Pecans 365 Whole Foods Market · 8 oz No seed oils · No corn syrup Score 59 out of 100 , 28 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Valdosta Pecans Glazed Mix
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Brown sugar minus 10 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 36 g / 100 g minus 14 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 8 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 69 = 31
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in sugars (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 560 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 40 g |
| Saturated fat | 4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 48 g |
| Sugars | 36 g |
| Fiber | 8 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 25 g (0.25 cup)
Ingredients
- PECANS
- DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL)
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP (high concern)
- BROWN SUGAR (high concern)
- SEA SALT
- BLACK PEPPER
- DRIED ORANGE PEEL
Label text, as published
PECANS, DRIED CRANBERRIES (CRANBERRIES, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, SEA SALT, BLACK PEPPER, DRIED ORANGE PEEL.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- 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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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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“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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“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