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EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (4)Lower scores accompany better foods.

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EWG Overall Score Breakdown

The product score is based on weighted scores for nutrition, ingredient and processing concerns. Generally, nutrition counts most, ingredient concerns next and degree of processing least. The weighted scores are added together to determine the final score.Read more about scores here.


EWG scored on three factors: nutrition, ingredient concerns, and the degree of processing. Read the full scoring methodology.

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Considers calories, saturated fat, trans fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber and fruit, vegetable and nut content to differentiate between healthful and less healthful foods. For more information on nutrition concerns, read our full methodology.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (14)Contains low calorie sweeteners: Sorbitol [read more]

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (15)Contains 26% of the Institute of Medicine's daily sodium (salt) recommendations based on adequate intake [read more]

The nutrition factors used for scoring Transocean Imitation Crab

Positive factors

Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content

Protein content

Fiber content

Omega-3 fatty acids

Negative factors

Calorie density

Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content

Sodium content

Saturated fat content

Trans fat content

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Considers food additives, pesticides, hormones, antibiotics and contaminants like mercury and BPA, which can affect human health and the environment. For more information on ingredient concerns, read methodology.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (17)This product is not certified organic [read more]

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (18)Rice-based ingredients may contain arsenic [read more]

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (19)This product has 8 ingredients with concerns as well as some contamination concerns:

  • Arsenic Contamination from Rice
    This contaminant is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
  • TETRASODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE
    This additive is of moderate concern in food. Learn why.
  • Natural and Artificial Flavor
    This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
  • COLORS ADDED
    This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
  • Sorbitol
    This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
  • Disodium Inosinate
    This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
  • Carrageenan
    This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
  • Cochineal, Carmine, and Carminic Acid
    This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.
  • Paprika
    This additive is of lower concern in food. Learn why.

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Estimates how much the food has been processed. Considers many factors, chief among them, modification of individual ingredients from whole foods and number of artificial ingredients. For more information on processing concerns, read our full methodology.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (21)Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

Products with moderate and high processing concerns generally have more artificial ingredients, more ingredients that have been significantly modified from whole foods, and more ingredients overall.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (22)This product is not certified organic [read more]

Products bearing the USDA certified organic seal must contain at least 95 percent organic ingredient, and must be produced without the use of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers and free of genetically engineered ingredients.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (23)Contains food additives of moderate concern

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (24)Contains the non-specific ingredient "flavor" [read more]

Added "flavors" are secret and often complex mixtures of chemicals that modify and manipulate the taste and smell of food. The lack of disclosure is a public right to know issue and especially concerning to people with unusual food allergies or on restricted diets.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (25)Contains low calorie sweeteners: Sorbitol [read more]

Low calorie sweeteners were designed to impart a sweet taste without the calories or glucose effects of sugar. However there is insufficient evidence that they reduce overall calorie intake, aid with weight loss or improve overall health (Gardner 2014; Shankar 2013).Instead low calorie sweeteners may condition people to crave sweet foods (Mattes 2009) and therefore eat fewer servings of healthy foods (IOM 2007). The IOM recommends that schools not serve diet foods or beverages to young children (IOM 2007).In the meantime EWG concludes that people should limit their consumption of sugar and low calorie sweeteners, advice echoed by other nutrition experts (Swithers 2013; Shankar 2013).

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (26)Contains 26% of the Institute of Medicine's daily sodium (salt) recommendations based on adequate intake [read more]

This product contains a high percentage of the Institute of Medicine's recommended adequate intake for sodium of 1500 mg a day (IOM 2005). This value is much lower than what the FDA requires be listed on food labels -- 2400 mg.Americans average 3,400 mg of sodium a day. Most of this sodium comes from processed foods where sodium is added to mask the lack of freshness by enhancing the flavor, texture or palatability and extending shelf-life (IOM 2010). Many of these uses are for the manufacturers benefit and not the consumer's health as excess sodium intake is linked to high blood pressure, heart disease, stroke and kidney disease (IOM 2010).

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (27)Rice-based ingredients may contain arsenic [read more]

Rice plant naturally takes up arsenic from the water in the soil. The concentration of arsenic in this product will depend on the amount of rice-based ingredient used. http://www.ewg.org/foodscores/content/arsenic-contamination-in-rice

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (28)Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

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From the Package

ALASKA POLLOCK (MSC CERTIFIED), WATER, EGG WHITES, CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SORBITOL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: KING CRAB MEAT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (EXTRACTS OF BLUE CRAB, SNOW CRAB, LOBSTER, AND ALASKA POLLOCK), REFINED FISH OIL* (ALASKA POLLOCK), RICE WINE (WATER, RICE, KOJI). MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, SEA SALT, CARRAGEENAN, YAM FLOUR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SODIUM PYROPHOSPHATE, CARMINE, PAPRIKA, COLOR ADDED.

Products remain in the database for two years after their label information is recorded in stores. A product with label information last recorded more than a year ago is marked with an * identifying it as an older product.

Products remain in the Database for two years after their label information is recorded in stores, even when they have been discontinued (products may remain in stores and pantries long past the date they cease to be manufactured). EWG marks a product it is aware has been discontinued with a banner identifying it as such.

Please note that EWG obtains the displayed images of products from third parties and that the product's manufacturer or packager may change the product's packaging at any point in time. Therefore, EWG assumes no responsibility for the accuracy of images presented.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (29)This product contains the following ingredient(s) that may be genetically engineered or derived from GE crops: Corn Starch, Sugars, and Sorbitol [read more]

Scientists have not determined whether GE food poses risks to human health. Still, consumers have many good reasons to avoid eating genetically engineered ingredients, including limited safety studies, the development of "superweeds" and increased pesticide use. For more information on the topic visit: http://www.ewg.org/research/shoppers-guide-to-avoiding-ge-foodNote: The presence or absence of genetically engineered ingredients or ingredients derived from GE crops does not affect a product's overall score.

EWG's Food Scores just took the work out of grocery shopping for me! (30)Contains ingredients derived from crustacean/shellfish and fish - these are considered major food allergens according to the FDA [read more]

While over 160 food ingredients may cause allergic reactions current Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regulations stipulate that 8 major food allergens must be labeled on products. These allergens include; milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat and soybeans.Note: The presence of potential allergens does not affect the overall product score.

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QUICK FACTS:

0.00.0%Total Fat0 g
10.010.0%Protein6 g

AVOID TOO MUCH:

0.00.0%Saturated Fat0 g
Trans Fat0.0g
Polyunsaturated Fat0 g
Monounsaturated Fat0 g
2.02.0%Cholesterol5 mg
17.017.0%Sodium390 mg
Added Sugar Ingredients: Sugars

NUTRIENTS:

0.00.0%Dietary Fiber0 g
2.02.0%Vitamin D
0.00.0%Calcium
0.00.0%Iron
6.06.0%Potassium 260 mg

† Institute of Medicine. 2010. "Dietary Reference Intakes Tables and Application." Accessed April 8, 2014: link

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FAQs

How do EWG ratings work? ›

To calculate a product score, we review individual ingredient hazards and evaluate each product in relation to the rest of the products in the Skin Deep database. The safest products score well by both measures, with a low hazard rating and a fair or better data availability rating.

What is EWG food score? ›

EWG's Food Scores is an easy-to-use food database that helps you make healthier, more informed choices about what you eat and drink based on scientific data and research.

What is ultraprocessed food rating? ›

The Siga Index also defines ultra-processed foods (UPFs) as those with a score below 40, which are considered to have low nutritional value and high levels of additives, preservatives, and artificial ingredients.

What is the EWG controversy? ›

Environmental Working Group has opposed the use of zero carbon nuclear energy and faced criticism for its scientific methods and exaggerations of toxicological risks.

Can you trust EWG ratings? ›

EWG Verified® recognizes products that meet EWG's strictest standards for your health. This means none of EWG's chemicals of concern. This means full transparency. This means a mark you can trust.

What are the 5 most processed foods to avoid? ›

Here is a short list of some unhealthy processed foods to avoid:
  • Sugary beverages such as sweetened coffee and tea, energy drinks and soft drinks.
  • Deli meats, hot dogs and sausages.
  • Frozen pizza and frozen meals.
  • Packaged snacks such as chips, cookies, crackers and baked goods.
  • Most breakfast cereals.
  • Canned or instant soups.
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Is oatmeal a processed food? ›

Used for oatmeal, rolled oats are lightly processed to make them edible. The oat groats (grain kernels) are steamed, flattened, and dried. They still contain all three parts of the grain—the bran, germ, and endosperm—so they retain all of the fiber and other nutrients.

Is peanut butter a processed food? ›

Peanut Butter

Peanut butter is an easy way to work some heart-friendly plant protein into your day. But depending on whether it contains added hydrogenated oils and mono- and diglycerides, it can fall into the processed or ultra-processed bucket on the NOVA scale, explains the National Peanut Board.

Do companies pay for EWG ratings? ›

To fund EWG Verified and EWG Reviewed for Science, companies pay a fee to participate. Q: What is the cost of EWG Reviewed for Science? A: The cost depends on the size of the company, the number of products being assessed and the timeline. Our consultancy engagements range from one month to a year in duration.

What is the app that tells you if products are toxic? ›

"With a tool like Think Dirty, consumers can help find and promote good companies that are using non-toxic ingredients. You shouldn't have to be a toxicologist to know how to find safer products."

Is there an app that tells you what products are good and bad? ›

Yuka is a free mobile app that allows you to scan the barcodes of food and personal care products and instantly see their impact on your health. A rating and detailed information help you understand the analysis of each product.

Are Ritz crackers ultra-processed? ›

The same company, Mondelēz International, makes crackers that would be considered ultra-processed, Ritz Original, and ones that aren't ultra-processed, Triscuit Original. Triscuit has three ingredients: whole grain wheat, canola oil and sea salt. Ritz crackers contain the emulsifier soy lecithin and natural flavor.

Is Greek yogurt ultraprocessed food? ›

Whole grain breakfast cereal, Greek yogurt, and 100% whole wheat bread have more in common than being part of a “balanced breakfast”—they can all be classified as “ultra-processed” foods.

How does something become EWG verified? ›

The EWG Verified: For Your Health® mark means the product goes above and beyond its green rating from EWG, disclosing more about its formulations and manufacturing processes, and ingredients that are seldom listed on product labels.

Where does the EWG get their data? ›

Where did the data in your database come from? EWG requested water contaminant data from public and environmental health agencies in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. We then compiled the over 31 million records we received.

Is EWG verified better than a rating? ›

An EWG Verified: For Your Health® mark on a product means that the product goes above and beyond its green rating in EWG's Skin Deep® because the company has disclosed more about its formulations and manufacturing processes.

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