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Is ALMONDS healthy?

ALMONDS scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains nutrient-rich almonds and sea salt, which are beneficial for heart health and provide essential minerals.

How processed is ALMONDS?

ALMONDS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive ALMONDS' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Almonds, Sea Salt count in its favor; Canola Oil, Safflower Oil, Sunflower Oil are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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ALMONDS

Blue Diamond
Bioengineered
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 2
Harmful ingredients 3
Owned by Blue Diamond Growers
Category Nuts
Summary

This product contains nutrient-rich almonds and sea salt, which are beneficial for heart health and provide essential minerals. However, the inclusion of vegetable oils like canola, safflower, and sunflower, which are high in omega-6 fatty acids and often refined, detracts from its nutritional quality. The processing level of the product further limits its score potential.

Key ingredients 5

Almonds
Very Good

Nutrient-dense whole food rich in healthy monounsaturated fats, protein, fiber, and essential vitamins and minerals that support heart and metabolic health.

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Sea Salt
Good

Minimally processed unrefined mineral salt that provides essential sodium and naturally occurring trace minerals without heavy chemical refining.

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Canola Oil
Very Bad

Refined seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids that undergoes intensive industrial processing, often associated with promoting inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Safflower Oil
Very Bad

Highly refined seed oil with a high omega-6 fatty acid profile, which can contribute to an imbalance in omega fatty acid ratios.

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Sunflower Oil
Very Bad

Refined seed oil rich in omega-6 polyunsaturated fats and subjected to heavy industrial processing methods.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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