Tools
Food Analysis Tools
Interactive tools for analyzing food processing levels and comparing products, built on our database of 445K+ products and our published scoring methodology.
The Tools
Processing Score Calculator
Paste any product’s ingredient list and see the Processing Score and level it would receive, using the same methodology behind our database.
- Built on the NOVA classification framework
- Analyzes the ingredient list you provide
- Returns a 1–4 processing level with context
Product Comparison Tool
Search our database and place two or three products side by side to compare their Processing Scores, Nutrition Scores, and ingredient lists.
- Side-by-side score comparison
- Ingredient difference analysis
- Nutrition values where available
Ingredient Counter
Paste an ingredient list to count the ingredients and see how they break down by type, with context from the 445K+ products in our database (which average 15.2 ingredients each).
- Counts and categorizes ingredients
- Flags additives, preservatives, and colors
- Compares against the database average
How These Tools Work
Both tools apply our two-score system. The full approach is documented on our methodology page; here is the short version.
Processing Score
Reflects how far a product sits from its whole-food state, based on the number of ingredients and the presence of industrial additives such as artificial colors, artificial flavors, and certain preservatives. Lower scores indicate less processing.
Nutrition Score
Weighs beneficial nutrients such as protein and fiber against nutrients to limit such as added sugars, sodium, and saturated fat, on a 0 to 10 scale where higher is better.
Getting Useful Results
Best practices
- Compare similar product types
- Use complete ingredient lists
- Consider serving-size differences
- Look for patterns, not absolute values
Understanding results
- Scores are educational indicators
- Based on available data only
- Individual products may vary
- Not health recommendations
Data sources
- USDA FoodData Central
- Open Food Facts database
- FDA ingredient classifications
- NOVA processing framework
Learn More About Our Methodology
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.