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Published in final edited form as: J Acad Nutr Diet. 2021 Aug 14;122(2):309–319.e16. doi: 10.1016/j.jand.2021.08.105

Table 1.

Classification of foods and beverages from the Food Composition Table linked to food prices (2011–2018) in Mexico according to three classification systems

Foods and beverages from the Food Composition Table Classification systems
Healthya and less healthyb food/beverage groups Food/beverage groups by processing level and healthiness Food/beverage pairs
APPLES, RAW, WITH SKIN Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BANANA, TABASCO, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BANANA, DOMINICO, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BANANAS, RAW, NFS Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
COCONUT MEAT, DRIED, NOT SWEETENED Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
GRAPEFRUIT, RAW, Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
GRAPES, RED OR GREEN, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
GUAVAS, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
KIWIFRUIT, GREEN, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
LEMON, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
LIMES, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MAMMY-APPLE, (MAMEY), RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MANGOS, CRIOLLO, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MANGOS, MANILA, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MANGOS, RAW, NFS Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MELONS, CANTALOUPE, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MELONS, HONEYDEW, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
NECTARINES, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
ORANGES, RAW, ALL VARIETIES Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PAPAYAS, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEACHES, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEARS, CRIOLLA, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEARS, MANTEQUILLA, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PINEAPPLE, RAW, ALL VARIETIES Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PLANTAINS, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PLUM, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PRICKLY PEARS, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
SOURSOP, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
STRAWBERRIES, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
TAMARINDS, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
TANGERINES, (MANDARIN ORANGES), RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
WATERMELON, RAW Fruits Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHILE, CANNED, NFS Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
CHILES, JALAPENO, WHOLE, CANNED Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
CHILES, JALAPENO, SLICED CANNED Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
CHILES, SERRANO, PICKLED Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
CORN, SWEET, YELLOW, CANNED Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
GREEN SAUCE, AVERAGE Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
MUSHROOMS, CANNED, DRAINED SOLIDS Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
PEAS, GREEN, CANNED, NO SALT ADDED Vegetables Processed - Healthy foods
SAUCE, SALSA, READY-TO-SERVE Vegetables Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
TOMATO PRODUCTS, CANNED, PUREE, NO SALT Vegetables Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
TOMATO PRODUCTS, CANNED, SAUCE Vegetables Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
AVOCADOS, RAW, ALL VARIETIES Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BEET GREENS, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BEETS, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BROCCOLI, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CABBAGE, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CABBAGE, RED, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CARROTS, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CAULIFLOWER, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CELERY, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHARD, SWISS, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHAYOTE, FRUIT, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHILE MORITA Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHILES, GUAJILLO, DRIED Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHILES, MULATTO, DRIED Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHILES, PIQUIN, DRIED W/SEEDS Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHILES, SMOKED, DRIED Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHIVES, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CORIANDER (CILANTRO) LEAVES, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CORN, SWEET, WHITE, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CUCUMBER, WITH PEEL, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
GARLIC, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
LETTUCE, COS OR ROMAINE, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
LETTUCE, GREEN LEAF, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
LETTUCE, RED LEAF, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
NOPALES, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
ONIONS, WHITE, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
ONIONS, YELLOW, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PARSLEY, FRESH Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEAS, GREEN, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPER, POBLANO, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPER, CHILACA, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPER, HABANERO, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPER, TORNACHILE, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPERS, ANCHO, DRIED Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPERS, HOT CHILI, RED, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPERS, JALAPENO, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPERS, PASILLA, DRIED Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPERS, SERRANO, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEPPERS, SWEET, RED, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PURSLANE, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
RADISHES, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
RED CHILI PEPPER (BIRD’S BEAK CHILI), DRIED Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
SPINACH, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
SQUASH, SUMMER, ZUCCHINI Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
TOMATOES, GREEN, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
TOMATOES, ORANGE SALADET, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
TOMATOES, ORANGE BOLA, RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
VEGETABLES, MIXED, FROZEN Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
WHITE POTATO, BAKED, PEEL NOT EATEN Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
YAMBEAN (JICAMA), RAW Vegetables Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BREAD, PITA, WHITE, UNENRICHED Grains Processed - Healthy foods
FRIED TORTILLA Grains Processed - Healthy foods
BREAD, MULTI-GRAIN, WHOLE-GRAIN Grains Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Bread loaf-Whole wheat
BREAD, TOASTED Grains Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
BREAD, WHEAT Grains Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Bread loaf-White
FLOUR TORTILLA Grains Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
ROLLS, HOTDOG, PLAIN Grains Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
ROLLS, HAMBURGER, PLAIN Grains Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
TORTILLAS, READY-TO-BAKE OR -FRY, CORN Grains Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
BAKED TOSTADAS, NON-FAT Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CORN FLOUR, MASA, ENRICHED, WHITE Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CORN FLOUR, MASA, ENRICHED, YELLOW Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CORN FLOUR, MASA, UNENRICHED, WHITE Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CORN FLOUR, WHOLE-GRAIN, WHITE Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CORNSTARCH Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
OATS Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PASTA, DRY Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PRE-COOKED CORN (FOR POZOLE) Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
RICE, WHITE, PRECOOKED OR INSTANT Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
RICE, WHITE, REGULAR Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
SNACKS, POPCORN, AIR-POPPED Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
SPAGHETTI, DRY, UNENRICHED Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
TORTILLA AVERAGE Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
TORTILLA, CORN Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
WHEAT, FLOUR, REFINED Grains Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, CAMEMBERT Dairy Processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, COW, FRESH Dairy Processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, GOAT, SEMISOFT TYPE Dairy Processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, MEXICAN, QUESO ANEJO Dairy Processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, MEXICAN, QUESO ASADERO Dairy Processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, MEXICAN, QUESO CHIHUAHUA Dairy Processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, OAXACA Dairy Processed - Healthy foods Cheese-Oaxaca (low fat)
CHEESE, AMERICAN Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, CHEDDAR Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, COTTAGE Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Soft cheese-Cottage (low fat)
CHEESE, CREAM Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Soft cheese-Double cream cheese (high fat)
CHEESE, EDAM Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, GOUDA Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, MANCHEGO Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Cheese-Manchego (high fat)
CHEESE, MOZZARELLA, WHOLE MILK Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
CHEESE, PARMESAN, HARD Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods
YOGURT, PLAIN, WHOLE MILK Dairy Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Yogurt-Plain full fat
FISH, SALMON, CANNED White meat and alternatives Processed - Healthy foods
FISH, SARDINE, CANNED IN TOMATO SAUCE White meat and alternatives Processed - Healthy foods
FISH, SARDINE, CANNED IN OIL White meat and alternatives Processed - Healthy foods
MOLLUSKS, OYSTER, EASTERN, CANNED White meat and alternatives Processed - Healthy foods
REFRIED BEANS, CANNED, TRADITIONAL STYLE White meat and alternatives Processed - Healthy foods
FISH, TUNA, CANNED IN OIL White meat and alternatives Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Tuna-Oil base
FISH, TUNA, CANNED IN WATER White meat and alternatives Ultra-processed - Healthy foods Tuna-Water base
BEANS, BLACK, MATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BEANS, KIDNEY, MATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BEANS, KIDNEY, RED, MATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BEANS, NAVY, MATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BEANS, PINTO, MATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BEANS, SMALL WHITE, MATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
BROADBEANS, IMMATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHICKEN, BREAST, WITH SKIN White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHICKEN, BREAST, WITHOUT SKIN White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods Poultry-Breast without skin
CHICKEN, NFS White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHICKEN, THIGH OR LEG, WITH SKIN White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods Poultry-Thigh and leg
CHICKEN, WING White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CHICKPEAS, MATURE SEEDS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CRUSTACEANS, CRAB, ALASKA KING, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CRUSTACEANS, SHRIMP, MIXED SPECIES, COOKED White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
CRUSTACEANS, SHRIMP, MIXED SPECIES, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
EGG, WHOLE, RAW, FRESH White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH FILLET, FRESH, ALL TYPES White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH RAW, AVERAGE White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, CATFISH, CHANNEL, WILD White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, GROUPER, MIXED SPECIES, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, MACKEREL, ATLANTIC, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, MOJARRA, FRESH, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, MULLET, STRIPED, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, SEA BASS, MIXED SPECIES, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, SHARK, MIXED SPECIES, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, SNAPPER, MIXED SPECIES, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
FISH, TROUT, MIXED SPECIES, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
LENTILS, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MOLLUSKS, CLAM, MIXED SPECIES White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MOLLUSKS, OCTOPUS, COMMON, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MOLLUSKS, OYSTER, PACIFIC, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
MOLLUSKS, SQUID, MIXED SPECIES, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PEANUTS, NFS White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
PORGY FISH, RAW White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
POT BEANS White meat and alternatives Un/min processed - Healthy foods
WATER, BOTTLED Bottled water Un/min processed - Healthy beverages
CARBONATED BEVERAGE, CLUB SODA Mineral water Un/min processed - Healthy beverages
INFANT FORMULA, POWDER Plain milk Ultra-processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, CANNED, EVAPORATED Plain milk Ultra-processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, DRY, LACTOSE-FREE Plain milk Ultra-processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, DRY, NONFAT, INSTANT, VIT D ENRICHED Plain milk Ultra-processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, DRY, NONFAT, INSTANT Plain milk Ultra-processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, DRY, WHOLE Plain milk Ultra-processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, FLUID, LACTOSE-FREE, 1% FAT Plain milk Un/min processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, FLUID, LACTOSE-FREE, WHOLE FAT Plain milk Un/min processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, FLUID, 1% FAT Plain milk Un/min processed - Healthy beverages
MILK, FLUID, 2% FAT Plain milk Un/min processed - Healthy beverages Milk-Plain
MILK, WHOLE FAT Plain milk Un/min processed - Healthy beverages Milk-Plain
BREAD, PAN DULCE, SWEET YEAST BREAD, BAKERY Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
BREAD, PAN DULCE, SWEET YEAST BREAD, PACKAGED Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREAL READY-TO-EAT, COCOA KRISPIES® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, SPECIAL K® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, WHOLE GRAIN FLAKES, FITNESS® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, COCOA, NESQUICK® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, CORN FLAKES Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, CORN POPS® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, FROSTED FLAKES Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods Ready-to-eat cereals-Frosted corn flakes
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, TRIX® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, KELLOGG’S ALL-BRAN® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods Ready-to-eat cereals-High bran/fiber wheat
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, MAIZORO CORN FLAKES® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, QUAKER, NUTRIFLAKES® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, RAISIN BRAN® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, RAISIN BRAN EXTRA® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, FROSTED CORN FLAKES, AZUCARADAS® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS READY-TO-EAT, NFS Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CEREALS, OATS, REGULAR AND QUICK Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CHOCORROLES® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CINAMON COOKIES Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
COOKIES, BARRITAS® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
COOKIES, TRIKI TRAKES® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
COOKIES, BUTTER, COMMERCIALLY PREPARED Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
COOKIES, MARSHMALLOW, CHOCOLATE-COATED Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
COOKIES, SUGAR, COMMERCIAL, REGULAR Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
DOUGHNUTS, WHEAT, SUGARED OR GLAZED Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
GANSITO, MARINELA® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
MAIZE, FLOUR, SWEETENED Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
NUTRI-GRAIN® CEREAL BARS, FRUIT Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PANCAKE MIX Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PINGUINOS, MARINELA® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PLATIVOLOS® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
RICE AND WHEAT CEREAL BAR Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SUAVICREMAS® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SUBMARINOS® Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SWEET COOKIE WITH MARSHMALLOW Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
WHEAT FLOUR, WHITE, CAKE, ENRICHED Sweetened grains Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CORN, SNACK WITH CILE Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CRACKERS, SALTINE, HIGH-FAT Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CRACKERS, SALTINE, LOW-FAT Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
FRIED CORN TORTILLA Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
JAPANESE STYLE PEANUTS Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SALTY SNACKS, TORTILLA CHIPS Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SNACKS, POPCORN, OIL-POPPED Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SNACKS, PORK SKINS, PLAIN Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SNACKS, POTATO CHIPS, PLAIN, SALTED Savory snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
FRUIT COCKTAIL, CANNED, SWEETENED Sweet snacks Processed – Less healthy foods
MANGOS, CANNED WITH SYRUP Sweet snacks Processed – Less healthy foods
PEACHES, CANNED WITH SYRUP Sweet snacks Processed – Less healthy foods
PINEAPPLE, CANNED WITH SYRUP Sweet snacks Processed – Less healthy foods
CARAMEL SAUCE FROM GOAT MILK, (CAJETA) Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
FLAN, CARAMEL CUSTARD, DRY MIX Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
FROZEN NOVELTIES, ICE TYPE, POP Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
GELATIN DESSERTS, DRY MIX, REDUCED CALORIE Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
ICE CREAM, BAR OR STICK, WITHOUT COVER Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
ICE CREAM, FRUIT, WITH MILK Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
ICE CREAMS, VANILLA, LIGHT Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
ICE, FRUIT Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
JELLIES Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
MARSHMALLOW POP Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
TAMARIND CANDY Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
YOGURT, FRUIT VARIETY, WHOLE MILK Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods Yogurt-Flavored full fat
YOGURT, FRUIT, LOW FAT Sweet snacks Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
BEEF, CURED, DRIED Processed and red meat Processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, MEAT DRIED & SALTED Processed and red meat Processed – Less healthy foods
PORK, CURED, SHOULDER, ARM Processed and red meat Processed – Less healthy foods
SMOKED PORK CHOP Processed and red meat Processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, SAUSAGE Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
BOLOGNA, TURKEY Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
CHORIZO, PORK AND BEEF Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
FISH, SURIMI Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
TURKEY HAM Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
MORTADELLA, BEEF, PORK Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PATE, LIVER, NOT SPECIFIED, CANNED Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PORK AND TURKEY SAUSAGE, PRE-COOKED Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PORK, CURED, BACON, RAW Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PORK, CURED, BREAKFAST STRIPS, RAW OR UNHEATED Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
PORK, CURED, HAM, PATTIES, UNHEATED Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SALAMI, COOKED, BEEF AND PORK Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
SAUSAGE, BERLINER, PORK, BEEF Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
TURKEY, CHORIZO Processed and red meat Ultra-processed foods-Less healthy foods
BEEF, LEAN Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods Red meat-Low fat
BEEF, AGUAYON Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, COMPOSITE RETAIL CUTS Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, COMPOSITE RETAIL CUTS, 1/4”FAT Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, FLANK, STEAK, TRIMMED TO 0” FAT Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, GROUND, 80% LEAN MEAT / 20% FAT Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, GROUND, 85% LEAN MEAT / 15% FAT Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, HEART Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, INTESTINES Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, KIDNEYS Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, LIVER Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, RIB, 1/4”FAT Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, RIB, SHORTRIBS Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods Red meat-High fat
BEEF, ROUND, TIP ROUND, ROAST Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, TENDERLOIN, STEAK, 1/8” FAT Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, TONGUE Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, TRIPE Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
BEEF, RIB, 1/4”FAT Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
PORK, CURED, SHOULDER, BLADE ROLL Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
PORK, FRESH, BACKRIBS Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
PORK, FRESH, COMPOSITE RETAIL CUTS Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
PORK, FRESH, GROUND, RAW Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
PORK, FRESH, SHOULDER Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
PORK, FRESH, SPARERIBS Processed and red meat Un/min processed – Less healthy foods
CARBONATED BEVERAGE, COLA Regular soda Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages Soda-Regular
CARBONATED BEVERAGE, GRAPE SODA Regular soda Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
CARBONATED BEVERAGE, ORANGE Regular soda Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
CARBONATED BEVERAGE, APPLE Regular soda Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
CARBONATED BEVERAGE, SPRITE, LEMON-LIME Regular soda Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
ORANGE-FLAVOR DRINK, POWDER Non-carbonated flavored drinks Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
FLAVORED WATER, SYRUP CONCENTRATE Non-carbonated flavored drinks Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
APPLE JUICE, CANNED OR BOTTLED, UNSWEETENED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
APRICOT NECTAR, CANNED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
CRANBERRY JUICE COCKTAIL, BOTTLED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
GRAPE JUICE, CANNED OR BOTTLED, UNSWEETENED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, WHITE, CANNED, SWEETENED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
JUICE, APPLE AND GRAPE BLEND Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
ORANGE-GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, CANNED, UNSWEETENED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages ORANGE-GRAPEFRUIT JUICE, CANNED, UNSWEETENED Bottled fruit juice
PINEAPPLE JUICE, CANNED OR BOTTLED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
VEGETABLE JUICE COCKTAIL, CANNED Bottled fruit juice Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
MILK, CHOCOLATE, NFS Flavored milk Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages Milk-Flavored
SOYMILK OR SOY JUICE, WITH ADDED SUGAR Flavored milk Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
CARBONATED BEVERAGE, LOW CALORIE, COLA Diet sodas & drinks Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages Soda-Diet
FRUIT-FLAVORED DRINK, LOW CALORIE Diet sodas & drinks Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
FRUIT-FLAVORED BEVERAGE, POWDER, LOW CALORIE Diet sodas & drinks Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
TEA, INSTANT, SWEETENED, LEMON-FLAVORED Diet sodas & drinks Ultra-processed – Less healthy beverages
FAT, BEEF TALLOW Processed culinary ingredients
HONEY Processed culinary ingredients
MILK, CANNED, CONDENSED, SWEETENED Processed culinary ingredients
OIL, CANOLA Processed culinary ingredients
OIL, CORN Processed culinary ingredients
OIL, OLIVE Processed culinary ingredients
OIL, PAM® COOKING SPRAY, ORIGINAL Processed culinary ingredients
OIL, SAFFLOWER Processed culinary ingredients
OIL, SOYBEAN Processed culinary ingredients
OIL, SUNFLOWER Processed culinary ingredients
SALT, TABLE Processed culinary ingredients
SUGARS, GRANULATED Processed culinary ingredients
VEGETABLE SHORTENING Processed culinary ingredients
VINEGAR, CIDER Processed culinary ingredients
BUTTER, SALTED Butter-Salted
BUTTER, WITHOUT SALT Butter-Not salted
SALAD DRESSING, MAYONNAISE, LIGHT Mayonnaise-Low fat
SALAD DRESSING, MAYONNAISE, REGULAR Mayonnaise-Regular
a

Healthy food/beverage groups: fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy, white meat and alternatives, bottled water, mineral water, and plain milk.

b

Less healthy food/beverage groups: sweetened grains, savory snacks, processed and red meat, regular soda, non-carbonated flavored drinks, bottled fruit juice, flavored milk, and diet sodas & drinks