Major Food Categories (Extracts of Relevant ADG text *)	n	Saturated Fat Traffic Light Red	Sodium Traffic Light Red	Total Sugar Traffic Light Red	n ADG Failure	n HSR Failure	Policy Recommendation (Where n ≥ 10)
Breads and bakery
Guideline 2: Go for wholegrains. Wholemeal or wholegrain varieties are preferable because they provide more dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals than refined grain (cereal) foods... Grain (cereal) foods which have high amounts of added saturated fats, added sugars, and/or salt such as most cakes, muffins, pies, pastries and biscuits are not included in this group but are classified ‘discretionary’ choices.
Bread
Savoury breads	36	1	2	0	33	3	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods
Sweet breads	17	0	1	4	12	5	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods
Others (garlic bread, ice cream cone, taco shell)	25	0	0	0	25	0	None. Healthier options of discretionary foods
Biscuits
Savoury biscuits (crackers and crispbreads)	20	0	2	1	17	3	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods Review ABS table and kJ cut-off savoury biscuits
Sweet unfilled biscuits (plain, fruit and nut)	17	0	0	5	12	5	Mostly healthier versions of discretionary foods
Plain dry biscuits	12	0	0	0	12	0	None. Healthier options of discretionary foods
Cakes, Muffins and Pastries
Pastries (filo sheets, quiches)	24	6	1	0	17	7	Mostly healthier versions of discretionary foods
Cake mixes	8	0	1	0	7	1
Cakes	8	0	0	1	7	1
Cereal and Grain Products
Guideline 2: Go for wholegrains. Wholemeal or wholegrain varieties are preferable because they provide more dietary fibre, vitamins and minerals than refined grain (cereal) foods... Grain (cereal) foods which have high amounts of added saturated fats, added sugars, and/or salt such as most cakes, muffins, pies, pastries and biscuits are not included in this group but are classified ‘discretionary’ choices.
Cereal and nut-based bars
Cereal bars	158	1	1	22	134	24	Mostly healthier versions of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars
Nut-based bars	46	3	0	12	32	14	Mostly healthier versions of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars
Puff-based bars	9	0	0	1	8	1
Ready-to-eat breakfast cereals
Sweet, cocoa-based and puff cereals	38	0	0	25	13	25	HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars Review ABS table. Sugar cut-off for breakfast cereals (30/100 g, 35/100 g with fruit) already high.
Breakfast cookie/rusk	9	0	0	1	8	1
Other cereal products
Stuffing mixes	2	0	0	0	2	0	Healthier versions of discretionary foods
Confectionery
Guideline 3: Limit intake of foods high in saturated fats, added salt, added sugars and alcohol. Limit intake of foods and drinks containing added sugars such as confectionary (sic)
Chewing gums	75	0	0	0	75	0	Review application of HSR
Jelly	63	0	0	7	57	7	Mostly healthier versions of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars
Chocolate and sweets	36	4	0	1	31	5	Mostly healthier versions of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review saturated fat
Convenience foods
Guideline 2: Eat a wide variety of nutritious foods from the five food groups… Guideline 3: Limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugars and alcohol.
Ready meals
Frozen ready meals	180	22	24	7	136	44	Many healthier versions of discretionary foods Review ABS table: complexity of classification highlights diversity of products. HSR failures suggest review salt and saturated fat
Ambient ready meals	127	10	22	4	98	29	As above
Chilled ready meals	97	50	21	6	40	57	As above
Others (meal kits)	8	2	3	1	4	4
Soup
Dry Soup mixes (as prepared with water)	96	0	0	2	94	2	ABS table review HSR impacted by ‘as prepared’
Dairy
Guideline 2: Include milk, yoghurt and cheese and/or alternatives—mostly reduced fat Some other milk products, such as ice-cream, can be relatively high in saturated fat and added sugars, so are classified under discretionary choices, together with cream and butter.
Ice creams and edible ices
Edible ices	28	0	0	2	26	2	None. Healthier options of discretionary foods
Ice creams	16	0	0	1	15	1	None. Healthier options of discretionary foods
Frozen yoghurt	4	0	0	2	2	2
Soy-based ice cream	2	0	0	0	2	0
Desserts
Rice puddings	31	0	0	27	4	27	HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars
Other prepared desserts, mousses	18	0	0	0	18	0	None. Healthier options of discretionary foods
Dessert mixes	9	1	0	1	7	2
Milks
Probiotic drinks	9	0	0	5	4	5
Edible oils and oil emulsions
Guideline 3: Limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugars and alcohol. Replace high fat foods which contain predominately saturated fats such as butter, cream, cooking margarine, coconut and palm oil with foods which contain predominately polyunsaturated and monounsaturated fats such as oils, spreads, nut butters/pastes and avocado.
Edible oils	2	1	0	1	0	2
Eggs	-	-	-	-	-	-
Fish and fish products
Guideline 2: Choose lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs and/or plant-based alternatives Fresh, frozen and canned varieties of meats, poultry or fish are all suitable, but choose varieties that are low in salt and saturated fat. Processed meats such as salami, mettwurst, bacon and ham are not part of this food group. They are classified as discretionary choices because they are high in saturated fat and/or salt.
Processed fish
Frozen fish	219	0	13	0	131	13	Review ABS table Most are healthier versions of discretionary foodsHSR failures suggest review salt
Fruit and vegetables
Guideline 2: Tuck into vegetables and fruit. Fresh, frozen, canned or dried varieties of vegetables and fruit are all suitable foods. Check the ingredients list and choose varieties of canned vegetables without added salt and canned fruit in natural juice, not syrup. Vegetables and fruit to limit: …dried fruit can also stick to the teeth and increase the risk of tooth decay. For this reason…dried fruit should be consumed only occasionally and in small amounts. The intake of some salted, dried, fermented or pickled vegetables has been associated with increased risk of some cancers, so intake of these foods should be limited. Also limit intake of fried vegetables such as potato and vegetable chips and crisps, which add extra kilojoules and salt. Chips and crisps are included in ‘discretionary choices’.
Vegetables
Pickled vegetables	155	1	35	3	117	38	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt
Frozen potato products	125	1	0	0	124	1	Review ABS table ‘Potato Products’ Healthier options of discretionary foods
Fruit
Fruit bars and bites	52	4	0	46	5	47	HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars
Jams and marmalades	4	0	0	0	4	0
Seasonings	11	0	0	0	11	0	Review ABS table
Meat and meat products
Guideline 2: Choose lean meat and poultry, fish, eggs and/or plant-based alternatives. Fresh, frozen and canned varieties of meats, poultry or fish are all suitable, but choose varieties that are low in salt and saturated fat. Processed meats such as salami, mettwurst, bacon and ham are not part of this food group. They are classified as discretionary choices because they are high in saturated fat and/or salt.
Frozen and chilled meats
Coated/breaded/frozen meats	152	8	17	0	128	24	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, saturated fat
Meat with pastry	57	36	6	0	20	37	Some healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review saturated fat, salt
Sliced meats	104	0	84	0	20	84	Some healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt
Canned meats	46	1	11	0	34	12	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt
Salami and cured meats	8	2	1	0	5	3
Burgers	7	7	0	0	0	7
Dried meats	6	0	0	0	6	0
Bacon	4	0	3	0	1	3
Non-alcoholic beverages
Water is essential for life. Choose water instead of drinks with added sugars or alcohol…Consumption of drinks with added sugars, such as soft drinks and cordials, fruit drinks, vitamin waters, energy and sports drinks can increase risk of excessive weight gain in both children and adults. Water has an advantage over these drinks, and also over fruit juice and artificially sweetened soft drinks…
Hot chocolate, milk flavourings	22	0	0	15	15	7	HSR impacted by as prepared HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars
Beverage mixes	6	0	0	1	5	1
Electrolyte drinks	2	0	0	0	2	0
Sauces, dressings, spreads and dips
Guideline 3: Limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugars and alcohol. Tips to eat less saturated fat: … cut down on dishes with cream, buttery or creamy sauces or fatty gravy, instead choose tomato-based dishes. Limit foods high in added sugars including… sweetened sauces and dressings…
Sauces
Pasta sauces
Tomato-based pasta sauces	389	2	15	1	371	18	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods Review ABS table, tomato sauces home vs commercial HSR failures suggest review salt
Cream-based pasta sauces	37	4	4	0	29	8	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review saturated fat, salt
Meat-based pasta sauces	15	0	1	0	14	1	None. Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods
Meal-based sauces
Ambient meal-based sauces	84	4	1	5	75	9	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods HSR impacted by as prepared
Powdered meal-based sauces	44	4	7	1	33	11	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR impacted by as prepared
Liquid recipe bases	41	1	14	0	26	15	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR impacted by as prepared HSR failures suggest review salt
Curry pastes	11	0	1	1	9	2	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods
Gravies and stocks	16	0	0	0	16	0	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods HSR impacted by as prepared
Table sauces	54	0	11	15	28	26	Some healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, sugar, added sugars
Meat accompaniments	24	0	1	3	20	4	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review sugar, added sugars
Spreads and dips
Dips
Vegetable- based chilled dips (hummus, tzatziki, guacamole)	292	9	22	1	262	30	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, saturated fat
Salsa	68	0	16	0	52	16	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt
Savoury spreads
Relishes, pickles and chutneys	124	0	19	57	48	76	Some healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, sugar, added sugars
Other savoury spreads	7	0	2	0	5	2
Other spreads	15	3	0	8	4	11	HSR failures suggest review sugar, saturated fat
Salad dressings and vinegars	10	0	0	0	10	0	None. Healthier options of discretionary foods
Snack foods
Guideline 2: Vegetables and fruit to limit…Limit intake of fried vegetables such as potato and vegetable chips and crisps, which add extra kilojoules and salt. Chips and crisps are included in ‘discretionary choices’ Guideline 3: Limit intake of foods containing saturated fats, added salt, added sugars and alcohol.
Potato chips	246	2	46	0	198	49	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, FVNL points
Other snackfoods	127	21	30	5	80	47	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, sat fat, FVNL points
Corn chips	91	17	17	0	57	34	Many healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, sat fat, FVNL points
Snack packs	23	0	0	0	23	0	Review ABS table definitions
Vege-based snacks	62	5	32	5	24	38	Some healthier options of discretionary foods HSR failures suggest review salt, saturated fat, sugar, FVNL points
Popcorn	55	2	2	1	50	5	Mostly healthier options of discretionary foods
Special foods
Not specifically covered in ADG text.
Special foods	2	0	0	0	2	0
Sugars, honey and related products
Guideline 3: Limit intake of foods high in saturated fats, added salt, added sugars and alcohol. Limit foods high in added sugars including…syrups…
Syrups	14	0	0	5	5	9	HSR failures suggest review sugar
Sugars	1	0	0	0	0	1
TOTAL	4105	235	510	296	3130	975