LIGHTLY SALTED MIXED NUTS

Common questions

Is LIGHTLY SALTED MIXED NUTS healthy?

LIGHTLY SALTED MIXED NUTS scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains a mix of nuts, which are beneficial for heart health due to their healthy fats and antioxidants.

How processed is LIGHTLY SALTED MIXED NUTS?

LIGHTLY SALTED MIXED NUTS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive LIGHTLY SALTED MIXED NUTS' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Peanuts, Almonds, Cashews count in its favor; Vegetable Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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LIGHTLY SALTED MIXED NUTS

Hy-Vee
75 Good

Analysis updated May 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by Hy-Vee, Inc.
Category Nuts
Summary

This product contains a mix of nuts, which are beneficial for heart health due to their healthy fats and antioxidants. However, the use of vegetable oil, which includes seed oils like soybean and cottonseed, is a concern due to their potential inflammatory effects and high processing level. The product's processing level limits its score despite the presence of nutrient-dense ingredients.

Key ingredients 7

Almonds
Very Good

Almonds are rich in nutrients and healthy fats, supporting overall health and wellness.

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Peanuts
Good

Peanuts are a good source of protein and healthy fats, contributing to a balanced diet.

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Cashews
Good

Cashews provide essential minerals and healthy fats, making them a nutritious snack option.

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Filberts
Good

Filberts (hazelnuts) are a good source of vitamins and healthy fats, beneficial for heart health.

Pecans
Good

Pecans contain antioxidants and healthy fats, supporting overall nutritional value.

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Sea salt
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Vegetable Oil
Very Bad

Sources: peanut, cottonseed, soybean and/or sunflower seed. This vegetable oil is highly processed and may contain trans fats or unhealthy additives, which can be detrimental if consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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