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Health Star Rating Formula:
Where nutrients include energy, saturated fat, sugars, sodium, protein, fiber, and fruit/vegetable content.
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The Health Star Rating is a front-of-pack labeling system that rates the overall nutritional profile of packaged food. It provides a quick way to compare similar food products, with more stars indicating a healthier choice.
The calculator uses the Health Star Rating algorithm:
Where nutrients include:
Explanation: The rating balances negative aspects (energy, saturated fat, sugars, sodium) against positive aspects (protein, fiber, fruit/vegetable content).
Details: The rating helps consumers make healthier food choices at a glance and encourages manufacturers to improve the nutritional quality of their products.
Tips: Enter all nutritional information per 100g or per serving. Ensure values are accurate from the nutrition facts panel. Serving size must be in grams.
Q1: What's considered a good rating?
A: 4-5 stars is excellent, 2.5-3.5 is average, and 0.5-2 stars indicates the product should be consumed occasionally.
Q2: Are all food categories rated the same?
A: No, different food categories have slightly different algorithms to account for their typical nutritional profiles.
Q3: Does the rating consider vitamins and minerals?
A: Currently, the rating focuses on the key nutrients listed, though future versions may include micronutrients.
Q4: Why might two similar products have different ratings?
A: Small differences in sugar, sodium, or fiber content can significantly impact the rating.
Q5: Is this rating used worldwide?
A: Primarily used in Australia and New Zealand, though similar systems exist in other countries.