Which brands prioritize nutritional quality? Analysis of 1.9M+ products reveals surprising leaders and laggards in brand nutrition rankings.
9.8
Tolerant and Pines lead with exceptional nutrition scores focused on legume-based pastas
0.1
Fruit by the Foot and candy brands score lowest due to high sugar, low nutrients
• Store Brand Leaders: Trader Joe's (5.7), Kirkland (5.5), and O Organics (5.4) outperform many nationals
• Pasta Dominance: Pasta brands dominate top nutrition scores with fortified grain products
• Candy Consistency: Confectionery brands consistently score lowest across all nutrition metrics
Brands with the highest average nutrition scores (50+ products minimum):
Brands with the lowest nutrition scores, showing high sugar and low nutrient density:
How major store brands compare on nutrition quality (ranked by nutrition score):
| Rank | Store | Brand | Products | Nutrition Score | Processing Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Trader Joe's | Trader Joe's | 592 | 5.7 | 4.2 |
| 2 | Costco | Kirkland Signature | 330 | 5.5 | 4.2 |
| 3 | Albertsons | O Organics | 4,051 | 5.4 | 3.4 |
| 4 | Whole Foods | 365 Everyday Value | 4,499 | 5.4 | 3.9 |
| 5 | Target | Good & Gather | 9,209 | 5.2 | 4.3 |
| 6 | Whole Foods | Whole Foods Market | 5,169 | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| 7 | Kroger | Simple Truth | 3,276 | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| 8 | Wegmans | Wegmans | 16,360 | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| 9 | Harris Teeter | Harris Teeter | 8,580 | 4.8 | 6.2 |
| 10 | Kroger | Kroger | 8,695 | 4.8 | 8 |
| 11 | Walmart | Great Value | 19,198 | 4.5 | 7.5 |
| 12 | Target | Market Pantry | 9,131 | 4.5 | 9 |
Store brand insights: Trader Joe's leads store brands with a 5.7 nutrition score, while premium organic lines (O Organics, 365) also excel. Great Value and Market Pantry lag behind despite having the most products.
Key finding: Bob's Red Mill (8.4 NS) leads all large brands, while premium store brands like Trader Joe's (5.7 NS) compete well with mid-tier national brands.
Large brands (200+ products) with consistently high nutrition scores and low variation:
Consistency matters: These brands maintain high nutrition quality across their entire product line, making them reliable choices for health-conscious shoppers.
These brands consistently prioritize nutrition across all products
Good average scores, but check individual products
Consistently low nutrition across product lines
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.