Food Grade & Food Score Topic


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


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.


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!


Wait: the government is cutting out info from food labels????


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)


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