Cashew nuts
Sahale Snacks Naturally Pomegranate Vanilla Flavored Cashews Glazed Mix
1.5 oz (42.5 g)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in saturated fat
- Contains added sugars
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 17
Sahale Snacks Naturally Pomegranate Vanilla Flavored Cashews Glazed Mix scores 17 out of 100 (Bad) 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 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cashews
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Just a handful of Almonds, Cranberries & Cashews Trek Mix Trader Joe's · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 56 out of 100 , 39 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
Naturally Pomegranate Vanilla Flavored Cashews Glazed Mix
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Corn syrup minus 20 points
- Brown sugar minus 10 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 21.2 g / 100 g minus 11 points
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 83.5 = 16.5 → 17
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 518 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 35.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 7.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 44.7 g |
| Sugars | 21.2 g |
| Added sugars | 7 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 11.8 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
Ingredients
- CASHEWS
- DRIED APPLES (UNSULFURED APPLES, SUGAR, NATURAL POMEGRANATE FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE [FOR COLOR])
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP (high concern)
- BROWN SUGAR (high concern)
- NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT
- SEA SALT
- DRIED POMEGRANATE
- POMEGRANATE JUICE CONCENTRATE
- DRIED ORANGE PEEL
- PURE GROUND VANILLA BEANS
Label text, as published
CASHEWS. DRIED APPLES (UNSULFURED APPLES, SUGAR, NATURAL POMEGRANATE FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE [FOR COLOR]), ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC TAPIOCA SYRUP, BROWN SUGAR, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, SEA SALT, DRIED POMEGRANATE, POMEGRANATE JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED ORANGE PEEL, PURE GROUND VANILLA BEANS.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Tree nuts
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More cashew nuts on GoodSwap
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Organic Whole Cashews Unsalted Unroasted Kirkland Signature · 1.13 kg High in saturated fatCertified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Fancy Whole Unsalted Cashews Kirkland Signature · 40 oz (2.5 lb) 1.13 kg High in saturated fatNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
whole CASHEWS WITH SEA SALT Member's Mark · 33 oz High in saturated fatNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 95 out of 100 Excellent -
Whole Cashews PLANTERS Deluxe · 18.25 oz High in saturated fatNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 95 out of 100 Excellent -
Dexlue Whole Unsalted Cashews Southern Grove · 30 oz High in saturated fatContains seed oilsNo additives Score 94 out of 100 Excellent -
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More from Sahale Snacks
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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“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
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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