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.


Per gram, high in protein [read more]


Per gram, high in protein [read more]


Contains fruit, vegetables, beans or nuts as a primary ingredient [read more]

Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables–especially dark green, red and orange varieties, as well as beans and peas–is an essential part of a healthy diet. You can get your 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day for about the cost of a bus ride in most cities (USDA 2009; EWG 2012). Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/goodfood/

Fruit and vegetable intake is associated with reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and some types of cancers (USDA and DHHS 2010). Fruits and vegetables are also key sources of potassium and dietary fiber–nutrients that many Americans do not get enough of. Perhaps that’s because on average, Americans eat only 42% and 59% of the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables, respectively (USDA and DHHS 2010), making them one of the few foods we should all eat more of.


Contains fruit, vegetables, beans or nuts as a primary ingredient [read more]

Fill half your plate with fruits and vegetables. Eating a variety of fresh fruits and vegetables–especially dark green, red and orange varieties, as well as beans and peas–is an essential part of a healthy diet. You can get your 5 to 9 servings of fruits and vegetables a day for about the cost of a bus ride in most cities (USDA 2009; EWG 2012). Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/goodfood/

Fruit and vegetable intake is associated with reduced risk of heart attack, stroke and some types of cancers (USDA and DHHS 2010). Fruits and vegetables are also key sources of potassium and dietary fiber–nutrients that many Americans do not get enough of. Perhaps that’s because on average, Americans eat only 42% and 59% of the recommended intake of fruits and vegetables, respectively (USDA and DHHS 2010), making them one of the few foods we should all eat more of.

The nutrition factors used for scoring Truly Yours Italian Herb Pasta, Italian Herb

Positive factors

Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content

Negative factors

Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content

The nutrition factors used for scoring Truly Yours Italian Herb Pasta, Italian Herb

Positive factors

Fruit, vegetable, bean or nut content

Negative factors

Sugar/low-calorie sweetener content

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