How 34,000+ brands stack up on Processing and Nutrition Scores, revealing surprising patterns in store brands vs national brands.
3.4
O Organics has the lowest average Processing Score among major store brands
26.7
Average Processing Score for candy brands like M&Ms and Totino's
• Store Brand Range: Processing Scores vary widely from 3.4 (O Organics) to 11.7 (Up&Up)
• Hidden Champions: Lesser-known brands like Tolerant and Garofalo have exceptional scores
• Product Count Matters: Great Value has 19,000+ products with average scores
Brands with the best combined Processing and Nutrition Scores across their entire product line:
Major brands with the worst Processing Scores, despite their health marketing:
Analysis of major store brands reveals significant variation in quality scores:
| Store | Brand | Products | Avg PS | Avg NS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albertsons | O Organics | 4,057 | 3.4 | 5.4 |
| Whole Foods | 365 Everyday Value | 4,499 | 3.9 | 5.4 |
| Kroger | Simple Truth | 3,276 | 4.2 | 5.1 |
| Trader Joe's | Trader Joe's | 592 | 4.2 | 5.7 |
| Target | Good & Gather | 9,239 | 4.3 | 5.2 |
| Walmart | Great Value | 19,235 | 7.5 | 4.5 |
Store brand insights: Quality varies significantly - O Organics and 365 lead with excellent scores, while Great Value has higher processing scores despite having the most products (19,000+).
Natural food brands with minimal processing and strong nutrition profiles.
Well-known brands with moderate processing scores and varied nutrition profiles.
Disclaimer: All tools and data visualizations are provided for educational and informational purposes only. They are not intended as health, medical, or dietary advice. Always consult healthcare professionals for personalized dietary guidance.