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transparent score, graded A–D
named authorities cited for ingredient flags
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Sources: product and nutrition data from Open Food Facts and USDA FoodData Central; ingredient flags summarize EFSA, the U.S. FDA, IARC/WHO, the U.S. NTP, USDA, and California OEHHA.
How it works
Better choices in three steps
Search or scan
Type a brand or category, or scan a barcode. We pull real products from Open Food Facts and USDA FoodData Central.
See healthier picks
Every product gets a transparent A–D health score based on sugar, sodium, fiber, protein, and ingredients.
Find it nearby
Allow location to see grocery stores near you. Kroger-family APIs show confirmed in-stock items where available.
Why HealthierCart
Designed to help you choose better
Health-first ranking
Every product gets a simple A–D grade based on sugar, fiber, protein, sodium and more.
Location-aware
Google Places powers real store locations. Retailer APIs add verified inventory when in range.
Honest labels
We distinguish confirmed stock, estimated pairings, and catalog-only results — no fake shelf promises.
How we score
What the A–D health score measures
Every product is graded on a transparent 0–100 scale — A ≥ 75, B ≥ 55, C ≥ 35, D below 35. Four factors move the score, and every flagged ingredient names the authority behind it.
| Factor | What it looks at | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Nutrition | Added sugar, saturated fat, and sodium lower the score; fiber and protein raise it. | Primary |
| Processing | Whole and minimally processed foods score higher than ultra-processed items. | High |
| Ingredients | Flagged additives apply penalties that scale with severity: avoid −15, limit −8, caution −4 points. | High |
| Sourcing | Organic, local, and similar verified label signals add a small boost when present in the data. | Minor |
See the full rubric and every cited authority on our scoring methodology page.
Live now
Production features shipping today
Real product search
Search millions of Open Food Facts products by name or brand, with local index caching for faster repeat lookups.
Barcode lookup
Scan or type a UPC on web and in the Expo mobile app — enriched with USDA nutrition when OFF is sparse.
Kroger live inventory
Confirmed in-stock results from Kroger-family stores (Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter, etc.) when you're in range.
Roadmap
What we're building next
Trader Joe's catalog
Store-specific TJ pricing and availability via scheduled catalog refresh (VPS scraper + cache).
Walmart & Instacart
Walmart Affiliate API and Instacart Developer Platform for multi-chain inventory coverage.
Android app
A Google Play release so Android shoppers get the same barcode scan and healthier-swap experience.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
- Is HealthierCart free?
- Yes. Searching or scanning any product and viewing its A–D health score is free on the web and in the iOS app. Premium unlocks the full set of curated “healthiest [category]” browse pages and saved scan history.
- How does HealthierCart score food?
- Each product gets a 0–100 score (A ≥ 75, B ≥ 55, C ≥ 35, D below 35) that combines nutrition — added sugar, saturated fat, sodium, fiber, and protein — with how processed the food is and any flagged ingredients. Every flagged additive cites a named authority, not our opinion alone.
- Where does HealthierCart's data come from?
- Product and nutrition data come from Open Food Facts, an open database of more than 3 million food products, enriched with USDA FoodData Central. Additive assessments summarize named authorities: EFSA, the U.S. FDA, IARC/WHO, the U.S. NTP, USDA, and California OEHHA.
- Is HealthierCart a Yuka alternative?
- Yes. HealthierCart is a US-first alternative built for American shelves. Instead of a single alarming verdict, it shows the dose-aware reasoning behind every grade and cites the authority for each ingredient flag, so you can see exactly why a score is what it is.
- Are additives like Red 40 or aspartame dangerous?
- It depends on dose and context, not a simple yes or no. HealthierCart shows each additive's regulatory status — for example where the U.S. FDA and EFSA agree or disagree — and the evidence behind it, so you can judge real risk instead of reacting to fear-based labels.
- Can HealthierCart show where to buy healthier options?
- Yes. Allow location and HealthierCart maps grocery stores near you using Google Places, and shows confirmed in-stock items from Kroger-family stores (Ralphs, Fred Meyer, Harris Teeter and more) wherever an official retailer API is available.
Wondering about a specific ingredient? Read our dose-aware, sourced food additive guides — including Red 40, aspartame, and titanium dioxide.
Written and maintained by the HealthierCart team. Assessments summarize third-party authorities (EFSA, FDA, IARC/WHO, NTP, USDA, California OEHHA) and are general consumer information — not medical advice. .
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