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Huel Thai Green Curry
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Huel Thai Green Curry

Okay out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains added sugars
  • Contains seed oils
  • No synthetic dyes
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 41

Huel Thai Green Curry scores 41 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Coconut sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  3. Retinyl acetate: A vitamin A derivative. Regulatory

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

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The Receipt

Thai Green Curry

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Ingredients

  • Coconut sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Retinyl acetate
    Regulatory A vitamin A derivative. [4][5][6][7]
  • Pea protein
    Info An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [8]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [9][8]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [10][11][12][13]
subtotal−33

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [8]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring and industrial protein. [8]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 6.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some sugar. [1]
  • Saturated fat 2.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [14]
  • Salt 1.1 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [15]
  • Energy 374 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [2]
  • Fiber 7.5 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
  • Protein 22.4 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [2]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 41Okay

100 − 59 = 41

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

GTIN 05060925293562 · 2025-09-02

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy374 kcal
Fat8.4 g
Saturated fat2.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates57 g
Sugars6.5 g
Added sugars3.7 g
Fiber7.5 g
Protein22.4 g
Salt1.1 g

Serving: 1 pouch (107 g)

Ingredients

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

Dried Grain Blend (Brown Rice, Quinoa), Pea Protein, Flaxseed, Coconut Milk Powder, Dried Vegetables (Bell Pepper, Sweetcorn, cts Spring Onion), Thai Green Curry Style Flavor (Natural Flavor, Ground Spices (94g) 00 Value* 17% 18% (Garlic, Cilantro, Chili, Ginger, Cumin, Black Pepper), Salt, Sunflower Oil, Coconut Oil, Citric Acid), Corn Starch, Micronutrient Blend*, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Powder (from Coconut), Spinach Powder, Coconut Sugar, Sunflower Oil Powder. *Micronutrient Blend: Potassium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Calciu Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid, Menaquinone-7, Lutein, D-alpha Tocopherol Acetate, Retinol Acetate, Potassium Iodide, Nicotinamide, Cyanocobalamin, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Ergocalciferol, Cholecalciferol, Zinc Oxide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Calcium L-Methylfolate. CONTAINS: TREE NUTS (COCONUT)

Allergens and diets

Contains: Tree nuts

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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. Vitamin A and Carotenoids - Health Professional Fact Sheet

    NIH Office of Dietary Supplements · Mar 10, 2025 · Regulator

    “Experts advise women who are or might be pregnant and those who are lactating not to take high doses (more than 3,000 mcg RAE [10,000 IU] daily) of vitamin A supplements [1].”

    ods.od.nih.gov

  5. Pregnancy vitamins and supplements

    NHS (UK) · Jun 3, 2026 · Regulator

    “Do not take cod liver oil or supplements containing vitamin A (sometimes called retinol) when you're pregnant.”

    nhs.uk

  6. Commission Regulation (EU) 2024/996 of 3 April 2024 amending Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 as regards Vitamin A, Alpha-Arbutin and Arbutin and certain substances with potential endocrine disrupting properties

    European Union (Official Journal) · Apr 3, 2024 · Law

    “vitamin A is safe in cosmetic products up to concentrations of 0,05 % Retinol Equivalent (RE) in body lotion and 0,3 % RE in other leave-on and rinse-off products.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  7. Cosmetic Ingredient Hotlist: prohibited and restricted ingredients

    Health Canada · Aug 13, 2025 · Regulator

    “The following ingredients are only permitted in cosmetic products under the conditions of use specified below:”

    canada.ca

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

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

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  17. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org