Table 1.
Healthfulness of the US food and beverage supply by major food category.
| Major Food Category | No. Products | Nutrient Profiling Summary Score | Level of Processing | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mean HSR (SD) | Proportion ′Healthy′ HSR ≥ 3.5 (%) | Proportion Ultra-Processed (%) | ||
| Eggs | 487 | 3.9 ± 0.5 | 94.3 | 0.0 |
| Fruit, vegetables, nuts and legumes | 38,032 | 3.7 ± 1.1 | 70.3 | 18.3 |
| Seafood and seafood products | 4325 | 3.7 ± 0.8 | 81.7 | 20.3 |
| Cereal and grain products | 18,024 | 3.2 ± 1.1 | 52.8 | 61.8 |
| Convenience foods | 17,980 | 3.2 ± 0.8 | 51.9 | 90.9 |
| Edible oils | 3246 | 3.0 ± 1.3 | 55.9 | 8.4 |
| Foods for specific dietary use | 2369 | 2.9 ± 1.1 | 41.4 | 100.0 |
| Dairy | 27,839 | 2.9 ± 1.4 | 40.7 | 61.5 |
| Snack foods | 12,231 | 2.6 ± 1.2 | 29.6 | 100.0 |
| Non-alcoholic beverages | 19,954 | 2.5 ± 1.7 | 35.7 | 83.1 |
| Sauces, dressings, spreads, and dips | 21,772 | 2.5 ± 1.2 | 32.9 | 92.3 |
| Meat and meat alternatives | 12,249 | 2.2 ± 1.3 | 35.7 | 75.3 |
| Bread and bakery products | 30,194 | 2.1 ± 1.1 | 20.0 | 98.6 |
| Sugars, honey, and related products | 4625 | 1.5 ± 0.9 | 6.7 | 73.0 |
| Confectionery | 16,829 | 1.1 ± 0.7 | 1.4 | 100.0 |
| All | 230,156 | 2.7 ± 1.4 | 40.2 | 70.9 |
HSR, Health Star Rating. SD, standard deviation