Food Grade & Food Score Topic

Dietitian 05/07/18
Hi Jd87, MyNetDiary is phasing out Food Score/Grade over the next few months. The algorithm is based upon the old food label nutrients. The scoring system is not valid with the new food label so MyNetDiary is gradually phasing this out. We have not yet found a replacement scoring system that uses only data found on the new food label. Sorry. :( Kathy

Miatagal 06/07/18
That’s a shame they are phasing it out as I enjoy seeing what scores it gives my food. I’ve never fully believed the scoring could be 100% accurate, but it was fun.

Dietitian 06/07/18 replied to Miatagal
Hi Miatagal, the Food Score/Grade will be available for a little while longer. However, the Food Score won't be valid for food items that use the new food label (unless the new label voluntarily includes vitamin A and calcium). Same goes for any food from restaurants where they only provide calories and macronutrients. But many people feel that it is a useful tool. Thanks for the feedback!

Jojo_Indy 07/17/18
Wait: the government is cutting out info from food labels????

Dietitian 07/17/18 replied to Jojo_Indy
Hi Jojo_lndy, the food label is changing so that certain nutrients will be optional and others will be required. But the Food Score/Grade is based upon the required nutrients on the old label. Here are the two labels side by side: https://www.fda.gov/downloads/Food/GuidanceRegulation/GuidanceDocumentsRegulatoryInformation/LabelingNutrition/UCM501646.pdf

Best,
Kathy (Dietitian)

Chanson2354 01/07/20
Food Grade/Score is certainly fun, but weird. Dark chocolate gets a D; vodka, whiskey, tequilla, and beer get B+ Whee!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Food Grade & Food Score