Overview

Nutritional Profile Score (or NPS) is calculated on a 0-10 scale - higher is better. It is a measure of the macronutrient composition of a product in the context of RDA guidelines set forth by the NIN & WHO. A product’s NPS also accounts for the types of food additives found in the product, if any.

Note: Nutritional Profile Score is only applicable for food-related product categories.

A product’s Nutritional Profile Score is derived from two parts:

<aside> 👉 Nutritional Profile Score = Gross Nutritional Score - Additives Deduction

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Gross Nutritional Score (for Protein Powders)

Gross Nutritional Score (for All Other Categories)

Additives Deduction

Appendix

Additives Deduction List

Example - Snack Bar