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Flax4 Life Delicious Flax Muffins, Wild Blueberry, Wild Blueberry

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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 Overall Score Breakdown


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

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Nutrition Concern Details

Level

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 calculates that this product is 22% sugar by weight and contains 3 teaspoons of added and natural sugar per serving [read more]

Good source of naturally occurring calcium [read more]

Per gram, high in protein [read more]

Per gram, high in naturally occurring fiber [read more]

The nutrition factors used for scoring Flax4 Life Delicious Flax Muffins, Wild Blueberry, Wild Blueberry
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

Ingredient Concern Details

Level

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.

This product is not certified organic [read more]

This product has 1 ingredient with concerns:

Processing Concern Details

Level

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.

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 Top Findings

This product is not certified organic [read more]

This product is not certified organic

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.

Contains food additives of lower concern

EWG calculates that this product is 22% sugar by weight and contains 3 teaspoons of added and natural sugar per serving [read more]

EWG calculates that this product is 22% sugar b...

Eating too much of any type of sugar can lead to tooth decay. Added sugars like high fructose corn syrup, honey, sugar and dextrose are more concerning than natural sugars like raisins because they can lead to obesity by adding calories without being accompanied by important nutrients like potassium, vitamin C or fiber. Americans average 22 teaspoons of added sugar a day (NCI 2010; USDA and DHHS 2010). The World Health Organization recommends no more than 6 to 12 teaspoons of added sugar a day for adults, children should eat even less (WHO 2002; WHO 2014).

Contains the non-specific ingredient "flavor" [read more]

Contains the non-specific ingredient "flavor"

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.

Good source of naturally occurring calcium [read more]

Good source of naturally occurring calcium

Calcium is necessary for strong bones and decreasing the risk of osteoporosis and bone fracture. Calcium is also important for healthy muscles and nervous system function.

Per gram, high in protein [read more]

Per gram, high in protein

Protein is a source of amino acids that are required for the proper growth, maintenance and repair of tissues. It also provides the building blocks for important enzymes and hormones. Protein provides calories and if eaten in excess will be stored as fat. Protein is found in high amounts in beans, nuts, eggs, seafood and meat. Protein is essential to health, but eating too much also carries an environmental and health cost. Learn more: http://www.ewg.org/meateatersguide/

Per gram, high in naturally occurring fiber [read more]

Per gram, high in naturally occurring fiber

Fiber is important for overall health and may reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease, obesity and type 2 diabetes. It's also important for healthy bowel function. Fiber may also help to decrease appetite by providing a feeling of fullness. Americans average only 15 grams of fiber a day, much less than the recommended 25 grams for women and 38 grams for men. Good sources of fiber are beans, split peas, fruits, vegetables, whole grains and nuts.

Product has been classified as having moderate processing concerns

Ingredient List

From the Package

GROUND FLAX SEEDS, FROZEN EGG WHITES, EVAPORATED CANE SUGAR, PURE OATS, WILD FROZEN BLUEBERRIES, WATER, EXPELLER PRESSED SAFFLOWER OIL, PLUM PUREE, ALUMINUM FREE BAKING POWDER, NATURAL VANILLA EXTRACT, XANTHAN GUM, NON GMO SOY LECITHIN, CINNAMON, SEA SALT, NATURAL BLUEBERRY FLAVOR.

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Nutrition Facts

8.0 servings per container

Serving Size

1/2 MUFFIN

Amount Per 50 g
Calories
150

% Daily Value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet and adult bodyweight)
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QUICK FACTS:

10.0 10.0 % Total Fat 7 g
Sugars 11 g
% Protein 5 g

AVOID TOO MUCH:

Trans Fat 0.0g
9.0 9.0 % Sodium 210 mg
Added Sugar Ingredients: none listed

NUTRIENTS:

20.0 20.0 % Dietary Fiber 5 g
Vitamin D (no value on present label)
0.0 0.0 % Vitamin A
0.0 0.0 % Vitamin C
15.0 15.0 % Calcium
8.0 8.0 % Iron
10.0 10.0 % Riboflavin
4.0 4.0 % Potassium 135 mg
10.0 10.0 % Magnesium
20.0 20.0 % Manganese

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

 

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