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Nuts & seeds: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare nuts, seeds, and trail mixes by roasting oil, added sugar, salt, and allergens.
The short answer
Our picks for nuts & seeds
Top of the shelfElan Organic Raw Walnuts, Equal Exchange Organic Natural Almonds, and Equal Exchange Organic Natural Cashews each score 100/100. 56 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongLark Ellen Farm Pumpkin Seeds, Sprouted Organic (100), Lark Ellen Farm Walnuts, Sprouted Organic (100), and Nuts.com Organic Almonds (Raw, No Shell) – Single-Serve (100).
Clear noKar's Sweet 'n Salty Mix (lists seed oils, artificial dyes, hydrogenated oils and corn syrups), Takis Smokin' Lime & Chipotle Double Crunch Peanuts (lists seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG and artificial preservatives), Tony's Hot Peanuts (lists seed oils, MSG, artificial preservatives and hydrogenated oils), plus 20 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 25 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 136 of 161 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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Find the ingredients that matter to you.
“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Buy on Amazon ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-19 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Raw Walnuts”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-19 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Natural Almonds, 8oz bag”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Natural Cashews, 8oz bag”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Cashews, Sea Salt Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Roasted Salted Cashews, 8oz bag”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Organic Almonds (California), Dietary Preferences Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Almonds, Organic Sprouted”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds (Austria), Dietary Preferences Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Heirloom Pumpkin Seeds, Sprouted Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Pumpkin Seeds, Sprouted Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Almonds*, Sprouted Cashews*, Sprouted Pumpkin Seeds*, Maple Syrup*, Raisins*, Chocolate Chips* (Cane Sugar*, Cocoa Liquor*, Cocoa Butter*), Cherries*, Coconut*, Vanilla Extract*, Sea Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Sweet & Salty Organic Sprouted Trail Mix”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Sprouted Organic Walnuts Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Walnuts, Sprouted Organic”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Almonds (Pasteurized). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Almonds (Raw, No Shell) - Single Serve”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Dates, Organic Cashews, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Coconut, Organic Raisins, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Cocoa Butter, Organic Orange Extract. ****May Contain Occasional Nut Shell Fragment, Or Seed Husks.** Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Chia Energy Squares”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Dates, Organic Sesame Seeds, Organic Sunflower Seeds, Organic Raisins, Organic Carob Powder, Organic Apricots (May Contain Organic Rice Flour), Organic Flax Seed, Organic Chia Seeds, Organic Turmeric, Natural Flavor, Organic Black Pepper, Organic Acai Powder. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Date Flax Energy Squares”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Hulled Sunflower Seeds. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Domestic Sunflower Seeds (Raw, No Shell)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Almonds (Pasteurized), Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Dry Roasted Almonds (Salted)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Dry Roasted Cashews (Salted)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Pumpkin Seeds, Flour Salt. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Dry Roasted Pepitas (Salted, No Shell Pumpkin Seeds)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Dry-Roasted Almonds (Unsalted)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Dry-Roasted Cashews (Unsalted)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Hemp Protein Powder”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Sesame Seeds (Hulled)”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Snacks
Choosing nuts & seeds: what to check before you buy
Choose the nuts, seeds or mix you want, then compare raw, dry-roasted, oil-roasted and flavored versions. The exact ingredient list identifies added roasting oil, salt, sugar or coatings.
Compare price per ounce of the edible portion, allowing for shells and mixed ingredients. Check the specific nuts and any peanut or sesame ingredients, plus storage directions if you are buying a large bag.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 161 products from 55 brands on the nuts & seeds shelf. 136 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (84%), which is what lets us score them. The other 25 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 136 scored labels, 113 (83%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is seed oils, listed on 22 labels, followed by artificial dyes on 4. 58 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 39 to 100, and the typical label lists 2 ingredients.
What to compare
- Roasting style
- Distinguish raw, dry-roasted and oil-roasted recipes.
- Coatings and seasoning
- Check added oil, salt, sweeteners and flavors.
- Edible portion
- Allow for shells and mixed ingredients when comparing unit prices.
- Allergens and storage
- Read the specific nuts and any peanut or sesame ingredients, plus storage guidance.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring nuts & seeds products on current labels. 56 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Elan Organic Raw Walnuts 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic walnuts”
Buy on Amazon ↗Maker’s label sourceEqual Exchange Organic Natural Almonds 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Almonds”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceEqual Exchange Organic Natural Cashews 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Cashews”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceLark Ellen Farm Pumpkin Seeds, Sprouted Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Sprouted Organic Pumpkin Seeds”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceLark Ellen Farm Walnuts, Sprouted Organic 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Sprouted Organic Walnuts”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label sourceNuts.com Organic Almonds (Raw, No Shell) – Single-Serve 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Almonds (Pasteurized).”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source
What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Kar's Sweet 'n Salty Mix lists seed oils, artificial dyes, hydrogenated oils and corn syrups (39/100)
- Takis Smokin' Lime & Chipotle Double Crunch Peanuts lists seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG and artificial preservatives (39/100)
- Tony's Hot Peanuts lists seed oils, MSG, artificial preservatives and hydrogenated oils (39/100)
The 25 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Nuts for the heart Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Food allergies and allergen labeling U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Dietary Guidelines for Americans U.S. Department of Agriculture and HHS
- Organic labeling and what the USDA Organic seal means USDA Agricultural Marketing Service
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →