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Food: what the labels actually prove
In food, the claims that survive scrutiny are the ones tied to a certifier — organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO Project — while "natural", "farm fresh" and "sustainably sourced" carry no definition and no auditor behind them.
- Food graded
- 218
- Brands covered
- 148
- Median GreenSpecs score
- 58/100
- Grade A or B
- 133 of 218
- Highest scoring
- Patagonia Provisions Wild Sockeye Salmon — A+ 99/100
- Assessments updated
- 31 July 2026
Source: GreenSpecs label assessments, 31 July 2026. Figures cover the 218 food items graded to date, one entry per product.
Where this number comes from. GreenSpecs scores the evidence a product puts in front of you: the wording of the claim, what the packaging discloses, and whether an independent certifier stands behind any of it. Each score is a GreenSpecs assessment generated by our scoring model from the product label and public claim text on the date shown. It is not a laboratory test, not a lifecycle assessment, and not a safety rating. The full method is published here.
How do food compare on GreenSpecs?
133 of 218 graded food reach a B or better, and the median score is 58 out of 100. The table below is every one we have assessed, strongest first.
| Product | Brand | Grade | Score | What the label proves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Patagonia Provisions Wild Sockeye Salmon | Patagonia Provisions | A+ | 99/100 | Patagonia Provisions salmon is MSC certified, sourced from well-managed wild fisheries, setting a high bar for seafood. This brand consistently backs its claims with deep supply chain work and third-party validation. |
| Kirkland Signature Organic Pasture-Raised Eggs | Kirkland Signature | A+ | 92/100 | They checked all the boxes. Seriously. |
| Wild Planet Wild Albacore Tuna | Wild Planet | A+ | 89/100 | Wild Planet is a true leader in sustainable seafood, and their claims are backed by solid practices. They genuinely prioritize responsible fishing methods, which is the biggest environmental concern for tuna. While they're still working on publicly sharing their full carbon footprint, their commitment to what truly matters in their industry is commendable. |
| Lundberg Family Farms White Rice Jasmine | Lundberg Family Farms | A+ | 85/100 | This rice has receipts. Bronze is a solid start. |
| Wild Planet Albacore Wild Tuna | Wild Planet | A | 78/100 | Solid fishing method. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Whole Foods Market Regenerative Organic Cane Sugar | Whole Foods Market | A | 78/100 | Regenerative Organic is a big step. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate Bar | Tony's Chocolonely | A | 78/100 | This is the one you grab and move on. |
| Tony's Chocolonely Milk Chocolate | Tony's Chocolonely | A- | 78/100 | Fair Trade certified, but cocoa deforestation is still a challenge. |
| The Honest Kitchen Grain Free Chicken Recipe | The Honest Kitchen | A | 78/100 | Dehydrated food cuts weight. Ingredient sourcing is the next step. |
| Hu Vanilla Crunch Dark Chocolate | Hu | A | 78/100 | Clean ingredients, certified sourcing. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Hu Dark Chocolate Baking Chips Organic 65% Cacao | Hu | A- | 78/100 | Clean ingredients, ethical sourcing. Packaging is next. |
| Good Culture Cottage Cheese | Good Culture | A | 78/100 | B Corp certified. Ingredient sourcing is the next step. |
| Fishwife Albacore Tuna in Spicy Olive Oil | Fishwife | A | 78/100 | MSC certified. A leader in tinned fish. |
| Acme Smoked Fish Wild Alaskan Sockeye Smoked Salmon | Acme Smoked Fish | A | 78/100 | MSC certified is solid. Packaging is the next step. |
| Theo Organic Classic Dark 85% Dark Chocolate | Theo | A- | 75/100 | Fair Trade and Organic — a strong foundation. |
| Seven Sundays Real Cocoa Sunflower Cereal | Seven Sundays | A- | 75/100 | Strong on ingredients and company values. Packaging is the next step. |
| Safe Catch Yellowfin Tuna | Safe Catch | A- | 75/100 | Safe Catch tests every tuna for mercury, achieving levels 10 times lower than FDA limits. While this addresses a health concern, the label doesn't detail their fishing methods or broader environmental impact. |
| JUST DATE Organic Dark Chocolate Chips | JUST DATE | A- | 75/100 | Clean ingredients, upcycled. Packaging is the next step. |
| Hu Salty Dark Chocolate | Hu | A- | 75/100 | Ethical cocoa, clean ingredients. Packaging is the next step. |
| Garden of Life Organics Kids Multi Organic Fruit + Vitamins Gummies | Garden of Life | A- | 75/100 | A genuinely great pick! Organic, vegan, and a B Corp. |
| Garden of Life Dr. Formulated Probiotics Organic Kids+ Probiotics + Vitamins C & D | Garden of Life | A- | 75/100 | A genuinely strong pick. Organic and Non-GMO are real wins. |
| Clover Sonoma Pasture Raised Organic Plain Yogurt | Clover Sonoma | A- | 75/100 | Organic, pasture-raised, and a B Corp. This is a winner. |
| Chosen Foods Steakhouse Caesar Dressing & Marinade | Chosen Foods | A- | 75/100 | A genuinely good pick. B Corp and clean ingredients are a win. |
| Tony's Chocolonely 32% Milk Chocolate Bar | Tony's Chocolonely | A- | 73/100 | Real impact in cocoa. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Simple Truth Organic Unsweetened Chocolate Baking Squares | Simple Truth Organic | A- | 73/100 | Fair Trade organic cocoa. Packaging is the next step. |
| Sea Cuisine Tortilla Crusted Tilapia | Sea Cuisine | A- | 73/100 | Farmed fish, but with receipts. |
| Ducktrap Traditional Cold Smoked Wild Sockeye Salmon | Ducktrap | A- | 73/100 | MSC certified is a strong start. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Safe Catch Lean Tuna | Safe Catch | A- | 72/100 | Safe Catch tests every fish for mercury, a verifiable operational action. Their sourcing is likely certified sustainable, addressing key fishing impacts. |
| Niman Ranch Fat Tire Beer Bratwurst | Niman Ranch | A- | 72/100 | Niman Ranch does a great job with animal welfare, backed by a strong third-party certification. For a meat product, addressing humane practices, no antibiotics, and vegetarian feeds is a significant step. While the environmental claims are a bit broad, their commitment to family farmers and specific raising practices shows genuine effort in a challenging category. |
| LesserEvil Popcorn Himalayan Gold Buttery Flavor | LesserEvil | B+ | 71/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging — a solid choice. |
| Desert Valley Date Premium Pitted Organic Deglet Noor Dates | Desert Valley Date | B+ | 70/100 | Solid organic choice. Packaging is the next step. |
| Wild Planet Wild Ahi Yellowfin Tuna | Wild Planet | B+ | 68/100 | Traceability is good. Fishing certs are missing. |
| Whole Foods Market Organic French Roast Whole Bean Coffee | Whole Foods Market | B+ | 68/100 | Solid organic coffee. Packaging is the next step. |
| Whole Foods Market Cold-Smoked Atlantic Salmon Gravlax Style | Whole Foods Market | B+ | 68/100 | Better than conventional. Still room to improve on sourcing. |
| The Honest Kitchen Purely One 100% White Fish Fillets | The Honest Kitchen | B+ | 68/100 | Good sourcing claim. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Sunny Fruit Organic Dried Smyrna Figs Unsulfured | Sunny Fruit | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and traceable. Packaging is the next step. |
| SmartyPants Kids Organic Multi & Omegas | SmartyPants | B+ | 68/100 | USDA Organic is a real win. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Smarty Pants Kids Organic Multi & Omegas | Smarty Pants | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and verified — a good pick for the little ones. |
| Simple Truth Organic Basmati Rice | Simple Truth | B+ | 68/100 | Organic is a strong start. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Safe Catch Tuna | Safe Catch | B+ | 68/100 | Better sourcing, real packaging effort. Still room to grow. |
| Purely Elizabeth Vanilla Blueberry Almond Superfood Cereal | Purely Elizabeth | B+ | 68/100 | Clean ingredients, good company. Farm-level sourcing is next. |
| O Organics White Corn Tortilla Chips with Sea Salt | O Organics | B+ | 68/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A good start. |
| O Organics Sweet & Salty Kettle Corn | O Organics | B+ | 68/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A good start. |
| O Organics Corn Meal | O Organics | B+ | 68/100 | Organic is a good start. Packaging is still conventional. |
| NOW Real Food Organic Raw Cacao Powder | NOW Real Food | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and clean ingredients, with room to grow on packaging. |
| NOW Foods, Organic Raw Cacao Powder | NOW Foods | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and verified. Supply chain transparency is still developing. |
| Nature's Promise Organic Guatemalan Whole Bean Coffee | Nature's Promise | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and Rainforest Alliance. Packaging is the next step. |
| Nature's Path Organic Flax Plus Raisin Bran Cereal | Nature's Path | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and Non-GMO. Good foundation, could deepen the farm story. |
| Mary Ruth's Kids Nighttime Multimineral with Lutein | Mary Ruth's | B+ | 68/100 | A great choice for ingredients. Packaging is standard. |
| Kirkland Signature Creamy Peanut Butter | Kirkland Signature | B+ | 68/100 | Organic is real. Packaging is not. |
| Hu Simple Milk Chocolate | Hu | B+ | 68/100 | Good ingredients, conventional packaging. Supply chain is next. |
| Food For Life Ezekiel 4:9 Sprouted Flourless Low Sodium Bread | Food For Life | B+ | 68/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A good foundation. |
| Dave's Killer Bread Thin-Sliced Powerseed Organic Bread | Dave's Killer Bread | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and Non-GMO, a great pick! Packaging is the next step. |
| Chicken of the Sea Chunk Light Tuna in Water | Chicken of the Sea | B+ | 68/100 | MSC certified is a good start. Broader impact is still developing. |
| Cento San Marzano Organic Peeled Tomatoes | Cento | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and authentic. Supply chain transparency is the next step. |
| Bianco Di Napoli Whole Peeled Tomatoes with Basil | Bianco Di Napoli | B+ | 68/100 | Organic and clean. Packaging is the next step. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Cane Sugar | 365 Whole Foods Market | B+ | 68/100 | Organic is a good start. Packaging is still conventional. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market 70% Cacao Dark Chocolate | 365 Whole Foods Market | B+ | 68/100 | Fairtrade is a good start. Packaging and full sourcing are next. |
| V45 Verify | V45 | B+ | 67/100 | Fair Trade verified. Next step: deeper farm story. |
| Tosi Crunchy Bars Almond Blueberry & Cashew Coconut | Tosi | B+ | 67/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A solid choice. |
| Santa Cruz Organic Dark Roasted Crunchy Peanut Butter | Santa Cruz | B+ | 67/100 | Organic ingredients, standard packaging. A solid choice. |
| Ozena Greens Organic Supergreens Fruits & Vegetables | Ozena Greens | B+ | 67/100 | USDA Organic ingredients, conventional packaging — a solid pick. |
| O Organics Crushed Tomatoes No Salt Added | O Organics | B+ | 67/100 | Organic and BPA-free. Still a commodity, not a story. |
| Go Raw Organic Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds Sea Salt | Go Raw | B+ | 67/100 | Clean ingredients, conventional packaging. A solid choice. |
| Chocolove Salted Caramel in Dark Chocolate | Chocolove | B+ | 67/100 | A step up for cocoa. Transparency is still developing. |
| Cascadian Farm Organic Hearty Morning Fiber Cereal | Cascadian Farm | B+ | 67/100 | Organic and building soil. Packaging is next. |
| Annie's Shells & Real Aged Cheddar Mac & Cheese | Annie's | B+ | 67/100 | Organic pasta is a real win. The pouch is the next piece. |
| Annie's Grassfed Shells & Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese | Annie's | B+ | 67/100 | Grassfed dairy is a real step forward. More transparency next. |
| Late July Organic Blue Corn Dippers Tortilla Chips | Late July | B | 65/100 | Solid organic ingredients. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Kirkland Wildflower Honey | Kirkland Signature | B | 65/100 | Sourcing is legit. Environmental impact? Who knows. |
| Josie's Organics Baby Spinach | Josie's Organics | B | 65/100 | A solid organic pick. Packaging is the next big step. |
| Bare Baked Crunchy Fuji & Reds Apple Chips | Bare | B | 65/100 | Simple ingredients. Standard packaging. |
| Lily's Sea Salt Extra Dark Chocolate Style Bar | Lily's | B | 64/100 | Fair Trade cocoa is a solid start. Packaging is next. |
| vivanaturals ORGANIC Cacao Powder, Unsweetened | vivanaturals | B | 63/100 | Organic and verified. Origin story is still missing. |
| That's it. 1 Apple + 12 Strawberries Fruit Bar | That's it | B | 63/100 | Simple ingredients, transparently good. Packaging is the next step. |
| North Coast Organic Apple Sauce | North Coast | B | 63/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A solid choice. |
| Muir Glen Organic Crushed Fire Roasted Tomatoes | Muir Glen | B | 63/100 | A solid organic choice. Deeper farm stories are next. |
| Late July Snacks Organic Sea Salt & Lime Tortilla Chips | Late July Snacks | B | 63/100 | Solid organic choice. Packaging is the next step. |
| Kirkland Signature Organic Strawberry Spread | Kirkland Signature | B | 63/100 | A solid organic pick in a great bulk format. |
| Kirkland Signature Organic Creamy Peanut Butter | Kirkland Signature | B | 63/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging is the next step. |
| Kirkland Farm-Raised Raw Tail-On Shrimp | Kirkland | B | 63/100 | A solid choice for farmed shrimp. Packaging is the next step. |
| Earthbound Farm Organic Caesar Salad Kit | Earthbound Farm | B | 63/100 | A solid organic pick. Packaging is the next big step. |
| Clif Bar Chocolate Chip | Clif Bar | B | 63/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A solid choice. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Creamy Peanut Butter Spread | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 63/100 | Organic is a solid start. Packaging and deeper sourcing are next. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Corn Flakes | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 63/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging is still conventional. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Dark Chocolate 70% Cacao | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 63/100 | Fairtrade is a solid win. Origin story is still developing. |
| Sunny Fruit Organic Sun-Dried Figs | Sunny Fruit | B | 62/100 | Organic and clean ingredients. Packaging is the next step. |
| Simple Truth Organic Whole Black Chia Seeds | Simple Truth | B | 62/100 | Solid organic choice. Packaging is the next step. |
| Simple Acts Space Balls Better Planet Pizza | Simple Acts | B | 62/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging — a good start. |
| O Organics Crushed Tomatoes | O Organics | B | 62/100 | A solid organic choice. Land stewardship is the next step. |
| North Coast Organic Applesauce | North Coast | B | 62/100 | Organic apples, conventional jar. A solid, simple choice. |
| Nature's Promise Organic Black Beans No Salt Added | Nature's Promise | B | 62/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging is standard. |
| Kirkland Signature Organic Marinara From Tuscany | Kirkland Signature | B | 62/100 | A solid organic choice. Origin story could go deeper. |
| Envy Organic Apples | Rainier Fruit | B | 62/100 | Organic is good. The plastic bag isn't. |
| Annie's Organic Shells & Real Aged Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese | Annie's | B | 62/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A solid choice. |
| Annie's Organic Mac Cheese | Annie's | B | 62/100 | Organic ingredients, standard packaging. A good step. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Mixed Berry Fruit Spread | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 62/100 | Good ingredients. Packaging is conventional. Supply chain is the real win. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Deluxe White Cheddar Shells & Cheese | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 62/100 | Organic ingredients, conventional packaging. A solid choice. |
| Zena Greens Organic Supergreens Fruits & Vegetables | Zena Greens | B | 60/100 | USDA Organic is a real win. Packaging is the next step. |
| Stonyfield Organic Yogurt | Stonyfield Organic | B | 60/100 | Organic is a solid start. Packaging and deeper farm practices are next. |
| Nature's Promise Organic Instant Oatmeal Original | Nature's Promise | B | 60/100 | A solid organic start. Next up: less packaging. |
| Foxy Organic Romaine Hearts | Foxy | B | 60/100 | A solid organic pick. Packaging is the next step. |
| Earth Greens Organic Baby Spinach | Earth Greens | B | 60/100 | Organic is a solid start. Packaging and farm practices are next. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Extra Virgin Olive Oil Popcorn | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 60/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging is the next step. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Couscous Garlic & Olive Oil | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 60/100 | USDA Organic is a good start. Packaging is still conventional. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Organic Bran Flakes | 365 Whole Foods Market | B | 60/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging is the next step. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Jumbo Milk Chocolate Baking Chips | 365 Whole Foods Market | B- | 59/100 | Fair Trade is a good start. Packaging and full transparency are next. |
| SurfSnax Salmon Snack Sticks | SurfSnax | B- | 58/100 | A good step on ingredients. Supply chain transparency is the next frontier. |
| Sonoma Gourmet Organic Pizza Sauce | Sonoma Gourmet | B- | 58/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging and origin are still developing. |
| Siete Chipotle BBQ Potato Chips | Siete | B- | 58/100 | Better ingredients, conventional packaging — a good start. |
| Post V44 Verify | Post | B- | 58/100 | A step forward on packaging. Ingredients still developing. |
| Pescavore Wild Seafood Snacks | Pescavore | B- | 58/100 | Wild-caught is a good start. Transparency is the next step. |
| Love and You Stir and Boom Freeze-Dried Raw Beef Dog Food | Love and You | B- | 58/100 | Minimally processed ingredients. Supply chain transparency is still developing. |
| KiZE Life Changing Bar - Chocolate Chip Cookie / Brownie Batter | KiZE | B- | 58/100 | Simple ingredients, strong mission. Land practices are the next step. |
| Kirkland Organic Tortilla Chips | Kirkland Signature | B- | 58/100 | Organic is a real step. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Graza "Sizzle" Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Graza | B- | 58/100 | Single origin is good. Packaging and transport are still conventional. |
| Chocolove Rich Dark Chocolate 65% Cocoa | Chocolove | B- | 58/100 | A good start for ingredients. Traceability is still developing. |
| Barney Butter Smooth Peanut Butter Spread | Barney Butter | B- | 58/100 | A good ingredient list. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Banza Chickpea Pasta & Powdered Cheese Mix, Cheddar Shells | Banza | B- | 58/100 | A better base. Ingredient sourcing is the next step. |
| Aunt Sue's Raw & Unfiltered Wildflower Honey | Aunt Sue's | B- | 58/100 | U.S. origin is a good start. Beekeeping practices are the next step. |
| A Better Dog Food Raw You Can See Lamb Recipe | A Better Dog Food | B- | 58/100 | Good ingredients, conventional packaging. Transparency is still developing. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Wild-Caught Gulf White Shrimp | 365 Whole Foods Market | B- | 58/100 | Wild-caught is a start. More transparency is needed. |
| San Merican Tomatoes Whole Peeled Tomatoes | San Merican Tomatoes | B- | 57/100 | A solid choice. Transparency is still developing. |
| Pomi Pizza Sauce | Pomi | B- | 57/100 | Traceable tomatoes, conventional practices. |
| Pirate's Booty Aged White Cheddar Snacks | Pirate Brands | B- | 57/100 | This Pirate's Booty snack doesn't make any specific sustainability claims on its packaging, which means it's not actively greenwashing, but it's also not highlighting any positive efforts. While the parent company, The Hershey Company, has some good sustainability goals and reports, this product itself doesn't communicate those efforts, leaving consumers in the dark. There's a lot of room to share more about their journey! |
| Kirkland Signature Organic Salsa Medium | Kirkland Signature | B- | 57/100 | A solid organic staple. Ingredient origin is the next step. |
| Dole Certified Organic Bananas | Dole | B- | 57/100 | Organic is a real step. Packaging and deeper sourcing are next. |
| PLANETRICE Organic Sprouted Brown Medium Grain Rice | PLANETRICE | B- | 56/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging and deeper farm practices are next. |
| Momotaro Nori Art Dried Seaweed | Momotaro | B- | 56/100 | Simple seaweed. No claims, no fuss. |
| Kind Bar Dark Chocolate Nuts Sea Salt | Kind Bar | B- | 55/100 | Simple ingredients, conventional wrapper. |
| BRIANNAS Organic Mango Vinaigrette Dressing | BRIANNAS | B- | 55/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging is the next step. |
| Andy's Market Organic 100% Extra Virgin First Cold Pressed Olive Oil | Andy's Market | B- | 55/100 | Organic is good. Glass bottle and global shipping? Not so much. |
| Annie's Balsamic Vinaigrette | Annie's | C+ | 54/100 | A solid organic choice. Packaging and supply chain are next. |
| Justin's Crunchy Classic Peanut Butter Spread | Justin's | B- | 53/100 | Non-GMO verified. Palm oil sourcing is the next step. |
| Sauce ROK Anchovy Broth All-in-One Tablets | Sauce ROK | C+ | 52/100 | Convenient format. Ingredient sourcing is the next step. |
| Kind Bar Dark Chocolate Nuts & Sea Salt | Kind | C+ | 52/100 | Honest ingredients, conventional packaging. A good start. |
| Generic Food Product | Post Deploy Verify Onboarding | C | 49/100 | A step on packaging. The ingredients are next. |
| Whole Foods Market Wild-Caught Chilean Sea Bass Fillets | Whole Foods Market | C | 48/100 | Wild-caught, but the sourcing details are still missing. |
| Whole Foods Market Sour Cream & Onion Potato Chips | Whole Foods Market | C | 48/100 | Conventional for its category. Basic ingredient transparency. |
| Utz Dill Pickle Krinkle Cut Potato Chips | Utz | C | 48/100 | A step up for ingredients. Packaging is still conventional. |
| Truvia Stevia Leaf Sweetener Value Bag | Truvia | C | 48/100 | Plant-based, but the packaging is still conventional. |
| Trader Joe's Greek Yogurt Honey Made with Whole Milk | Trader Joe's | C | 48/100 | Conventional for the category. The milk source is the real story. |
| Skippy No Sugar Added Peanut Butter Spread | Skippy | C | 48/100 | Simple ingredients, conventional packaging. Room to grow. |
| Signature Select San Marzano Style Special Cut Tomatoes | Signature Select | C | 48/100 | A conventional choice, with a good start on packaging. |
| PopCorners White Cheddar Flavored Popped Corn Snacks | PopCorners | C | 48/100 | Better ingredients, conventional packaging. A good start. |
| Newman's Own Creamy Caesar Dressing | Newman's Own | C | 48/100 | A company doing good. Ingredients are conventional. |
| Kirkland Signature Wild Blueberries | Kirkland Signature | C | 48/100 | A solid ingredient. Transparency is still developing. |
| Kirkland Signature Albacore Solid White Tuna in Water | Kirkland Signature | C | 48/100 | Conventional for its category. Fishing practices are the real story. |
| Kindling Provisions Pretzels | Kindling Provisions | C | 48/100 | Honest ingredients, conventional for now. |
| IQBAR Clean Plant Protein Bars - Chocolate Lovers Variety - 12 Count - Keto, Vegan, High Fiber, Gluten and Dairy Free, Low Sugar Snack - Brain and Body Nutrients for Focus, Energy, Meal Replacement IQ | IQBAR | C- | 48/100 | Plant-based, but ingredient sourcing is still developing. |
| IQBAR Clean Plant Protein Bars - Chocolate Lovers Variety - 12 Count | IQBAR | C | 48/100 | Plant-based ingredients, conventional sourcing. A good start. |
| Hoosier Hill Farm Natural Cocoa Powder, Unsweetened, 1LB | Hoosier Hill Farm | C | 48/100 | Simple ingredients, but the full story is still developing. |
| Ghirardelli Chocolate Bunnies Chocolate Assortment | Ghirardelli | C | 48/100 | Conventional packaging, but a real cocoa program. |
| Cardini's Original Caesar Dressing | Cardini's | C | 48/100 | Conventional for now — a better one's out there. |
| Bertolli Tomato & Basil Sauce | Bertolli | C | 48/100 | A conventional choice. Non-GMO is a start. |
| BelGioioso Parmesan Freshly Shaved Cheese | BelGioioso | C | 48/100 | Clean ingredients, conventional dairy. Solid for a supermarket find. |
| BeeFree Warrior Granola Cookie Bites | BeeFree | C | 48/100 | Socially conscious. Ingredients and packaging are still developing. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Rippled Sea Salt Potato Chips | 365 Whole Foods Market | C | 48/100 | A clean ingredient list. Packaging and sourcing still conventional. |
| Rao's Homemade Marinara | Rao's | C | 47/100 | Simple ingredients, conventional sourcing. A good baseline. |
| Whole Foods Market Assorted Tomatoes | Whole Foods Market | C | 46/100 | Fresh and unpackaged. The farm story is still missing. |
| Siete Grain Free Sea Salt Tortilla Chips | Siete | C | 46/100 | Clean ingredients, conventional packaging — a good start. |
| Girard's Caesar Dressing | Girard's | C | 46/100 | A vegan option, but the full story is still developing. |
| Amylu Jalapeño Popper Chicken Meatballs | Amylu | C | 46/100 | A step up on antibiotics. Still conventional for its category. |
| Open Nature Gluten Free Cornbread Mix | Open Nature | C | 45/100 | Basic ingredients, conventional packaging — a starting point. |
| Naturipe Blueberries | Naturipe | C | 45/100 | Fresh berries in standard packaging. Transparency is the next step. |
| Alfaro's Artesano Bakery Bread | Alfaro's Artesano | C | 45/100 | Honest ingredients, conventional packaging — a good start. |
| Safe Catch Wild Ahi Yellowfin Tuna | Safe Catch | C | 44/100 | Human health focus. Ecological impact still unverified. |
| Nestlé Toll House, Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Morsels, 72 oz | Nestlé Toll House | C- | 42/100 | Conventional for its category. Cocoa Plan is a start. |
| Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Morsels | Nestlé Toll House | C- | 42/100 | Conventional for its category. Cocoa sourcing is the next step. |
| Louisiana's Pure Crystal Hot Sauce | Crystal | C- | 42/100 | A classic flavor. Transparency and sourcing are still developing. |
| Kirkland Signature Soft & Chewy Granola Bars | Kirkland Signature | C- | 42/100 | A conventional choice. Ingredient sourcing could be clearer. |
| Kirkland Signature Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Bar | Kirkland Signature | C- | 42/100 | Conventional ingredients, basic packaging. Good for a quick grab. |
| Ghirardelli Premium Baking 60% Cacao Bittersweet Chocolate Chips | Ghirardelli | C- | 42/100 | Good ingredients, conventional sourcing. Room to grow. |
| FitJoy Protein Pretzels Sea Salt | FitJoy | C- | 42/100 | A better snack choice, but the supply chain is still developing. |
| Don Pancho Cilantro Crema | Don Pancho | C- | 42/100 | A convenient pick, but conventional in its sourcing. |
| A Dozen Cousins Chicken Bone Broth Rice | A Dozen Cousins | C- | 42/100 | Real food. Zero environmental receipts. |
| simplyFUEL Protein Balls | simplyFUEL | C- | 40/100 | Nutrition focus. No green effort. |
| Nestlé Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Chip Morsels, 72 oz | Nestlé Toll House | C- | 40/100 | Conventional for the category. The Cocoa Plan is a start. |
| Back to Nature Classic Round Crackers | Back to Nature | C- | 40/100 | Better ingredients, conventional sourcing. Room to grow. |
| KTM Enjoy Premium Mixed Arare Japanese Style Rice Crackers | KTM Enjoy | C- | 39/100 | A conventional choice. Ingredient origins are the next step. |
| Brianna's Home Style Asiago Caesar Dressing | Brianna's | C- | 39/100 | Conventional ingredients, glass packaging. Room to grow. |
| Adams 100% Natural Peanut Butter Crunchy Unsalted | Adams | C- | 39/100 | Simple ingredients. Transparency and sourcing are still developing. |
| Tanimura & Antle Artisan Romaine | Tanimura & Antle | C- | 38/100 | Fresh produce, conventional practices. The packaging is still the next step. |
| Rodelle Gourmet Baking Cocoa Dutch Processed | Rodelle | C- | 38/100 | Conventional cocoa. Transparency is the next step. |
| Perdue Panko Breaded Chicken Breast Nuggets | Perdue | C- | 38/100 | No antibiotics is a start. That's about it. |
| Mateo's Gourmet Salsa Medium | Mateo's | C- | 38/100 | Conventional choice. Ingredient details are still missing. |
| Little Debbie Blueberry Mini Muffins | Little Debbie | C- | 38/100 | Conventional snack. Ingredient transparency is the next step. |
| Kraft Classic Caesar Dressing | Kraft | C- | 38/100 | Conventional for now — a better one's out there. |
| Kirkland Signature Grade AA Large Cage-Free Eggs | Kirkland Signature | C- | 38/100 | A conventional start. The next step is a real animal welfare cert. |
| Francisco International 12 Gourmet Seeded Hoagie Rolls | Francisco International | C- | 38/100 | Conventional ingredients, basic packaging. A good starting point. |
| Extra Peppermint Sugarfree Gum | Extra | C- | 38/100 | Less plastic per pack. Ingredients and transparency are still developing. |
| Bimbo White Bread | Bimbo | C- | 38/100 | Conventional ingredients, basic recyclability. Room to grow. |
| Nature Valley Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate Protein Chewy Bar | Nature Valley | C- | 36/100 | A conventional snack. Room to improve on sourcing and packaging. |
| NuttZo Nut Butter | NuttZo | D+ | 35/100 | Good story. No environmental play. |
| Pringles Original Potato Crisps | Pringles | D+ | 34/100 | Conventional for its category. A better snack is out there. |
| Passport International Specialties Sesame Flatbread | Passport International Specialties | D+ | 34/100 | Conventional for now — worth watching. |
| Lily's Milk Chocolate Style Baking Chips | Lily's | D+ | 34/100 | A conventional choice. The cocoa story is still missing. |
| Dot's Homestyle Pretzels Original Seasoned Pretzel Twists | Dot's Homestyle Pretzels | D+ | 34/100 | A conventional snack. No sustainability focus yet. |
| Classic Cheese Sticks | Unspecified | D+ | 34/100 | A conventional snack. Transparency is the next step. |
| Graza Sizzle Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Graza | D+ | 33/100 | Just olive oil. No environmental effort. |
| 365 Whole Foods Market Cane Sugar | 365 Whole Foods Market | D+ | 33/100 | Just sugar. No sustainability story. |
| Safe Catch Ahi Yellowfin Tuna | Safe Catch | D+ | 32/100 | Safe Catch prioritizes mercury testing, ensuring each tuna is below the FDA limit. The label lacks information on fishing methods or broader marine ecosystem impact. |
| Primal Kitchen Ranch Dressing & Marinade with Avocado Oil | Primal Kitchen | D+ | 32/100 | Better ingredients, conventional sourcing. |
| Wrigley's Extra Long Lasting Flavor Peppermint Sugarfree Gum | Wrigley's Extra | D+ | 30/100 | Conventional gum. Ingredients are the main story here. |
| Whole Foods Market Whole Two Topping Pizza | Whole Foods Market | D | 30/100 | Whole Foods name. Not much else. |
| Nature's Garden Probiotic Apricots | Nature's Garden | D | 30/100 | Looks green. Isn't really. |
| Kellogg's Rice Krispies Blue & Green Color Mix | Kellogg's | D | 30/100 | A conventional cereal. No sustainability claims yet. |
| Cheetos Crunchy | Cheetos | D+ | 30/100 | A classic snack, but conventional for its category. |
| Grillo's Pickles Classic Dill Spears | Grillo's Pickles | D | 26/100 | Clean ingredients, conventional everything else. |
| Nature Valley Protein Chewy Bar, Peanut Butter Dark Chocolate | Nature Valley | D- | 25/100 | Just a regular snack bar. Nothing green here. |
| Bertolli Extra Virgin Olive Oil | Bertolli | D- | 20/100 | Just olive oil. Nothing more. |
| Comet Corn Popcorn | Comet Corn | F | 18/100 | No sustainability information. Conventional for now. |
| Popptime Gourmet Popcorn Movie Theater Butter Flavored | Popptime | F | 15/100 | Just popcorn. Nothing green here. |
| Kirkland Signature Chewy Protein Bars | Kirkland Signature | F | 15/100 | Zero green claims. Just a bar. |
| Catalina Crunch Protein Snack Mix Traditional | Catalina Crunch | F | 15/100 | No green story here. At all. |
| A Dozen Cousins Rice Cooked in Bone Broth Spanish Yellow Rice | A Dozen Cousins | F | 15/100 | Convenient. But that's all you know. |
| Catalina Crunch Cereal | Catalina Snacks | F | 5/100 | Health-focused. Zero green effort. |
| Kirkland Signature Wildflower Honey | Kirkland Signature | F | 0/100 | This Kirkland honey label offers no sustainability information or certifications. Its origin in Argentina is noted, but environmental practices are not disclosed. |
What separates a strong food label from a weak one?
In food, the claims that survive scrutiny are the ones tied to a certifier — organic, Fair Trade, Non-GMO Project — while "natural", "farm fresh" and "sustainably sourced" carry no definition and no auditor behind them. A claim scores well here when it is specific, when the packaging discloses enough to check it, and when an independent body has verified it. It scores badly when it is a mood rather than a measurement.
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