Scores & comparing
What the Health Score, Nutri-Score and NOVA mean, and how to compare two products.
Understanding Scores
Each score shows something different:
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Nutri-Score (A–E): the European nutrition rating, calculated from the label with the 2023 rules. A is best.
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Health Score (0–100): based on the Nutri-Score, adjusted for processing and additives.
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Processing (NOVA 1–4): from unprocessed (1) to ultra-processed (4).
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Additives: each additive is rated low, medium or high risk.
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Health Score bands: 80+ excellent, 60–79 good, 40–59 fair, 20–39 poor, below 20 very poor.
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'Not enough data' means the label is missing energy, sugars, saturated fat or salt — so we don't guess a score.
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A high-risk additive caps the Health Score at 49, ultra-processed food at 59.
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Tap a score to see how it is calculated.
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Use the scores together for the full picture.
Comparing Products
Not sure which of two products to choose? Compare them side by side.
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Scan a product and tap Compare.
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Pick a second product from the products you just scanned or from your history.
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See Health Score, Nutri-Score and processing next to each other.
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Minzo shows which product is the better choice.
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You can compare two products at a time.
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Tap a product to open its details.
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For healthier options, also check the Alternatives section.
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Comparisons use the same scores as everywhere in the app.
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