Anna’s Swedish Thins Ginger
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Fiber
Verdict
Anna’s Swedish Thins Ginger are crisp, spiced cookies with a traditional Scandinavian profile. Their main strength is low sodium, while their main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, they function as a light, flavor-focused accompaniment to a beverage.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair them with a cup of herbal tea or a bowl of fresh berries for a light afternoon treat.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a profile dominated by refined carbohydrates and added sugars with no fiber to balance the glycemic load. Saturated fat is present in moderate amounts relative to the small serving size.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 130 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 2.5g | 13% |
| Sodium | 130mg | 6% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Total Sugars | 9g | — |
| Added Sugars | 9g | 18% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The cookies are formulated from wheat flour, sugar, and a mix of palm, canola, and coconut oils. The addition of beet sugar syrup and a blend of ginger, cinnamon, and cloves creates the specific snap and spiced flavor profile of this processed treat.
Ingredients
Wheat Flour; Sugar; Vegetable Oils (Palm Oil, Canola Oil, Coconut Oil); Beet Sugar Syrup; Sodium Bicarbonate (Leavening); Cinnamon; Salt; Ginger; Cloves
