Food/Nutrition Bloopers from Restaurants,
Food Companies, Web sites and News Media
The following are actual quotes or observations (the latest entries are at the top). Click for our comments. Some of these errors/misinformation have been subsequently corrected by their source and some have not.
Nutritionist, neuroscientist list greens high in “brain” nutrients
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- Created on 16, April, 2024
A major news outlet's online article states that a nutritionist and neuroscientist call leafy greens the "key to a healthy brain..."
Health article goes nuts with cashew data
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- Created on 21, February, 2024
Article on major online health site states cashews are rich in fiber and carotenoids…
Online commenter says 1 g sugar in recipe is too high for diabetics
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- Created on 03, January, 2024
An online reader comments that a recipe for pickled eggs is “high carb, not good for diabetics”…
Cashew antioxidant content said same as blueberries
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- Created on 30, October, 2023
A skin-on cashew product label declares the product has antioxidant content similar to blueberries…
Packaged cookie shows serving size of 17 g
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- Created on 11, June, 2023
A packaged cookie comes in 17 g “bites,” each one being considered one serving...
Ads for a particular nut say it's high in antioxidants
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- Created on 05, May, 2023
A nut grower association claims that this particular tree nut is “loaded” with antioxidants...
Red meat, fried foods "high in trans fat" per cardiologist
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- Created on 08, April, 2023
A widely-published article from 2/2023 quotes cardiologists saying liver, fried foods, red meat, etc. are very high in trans fat...
Cookies and French fries described as "ultraprocessed" foods and a dementia risk
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- Created on 06, March, 2023
A major media news article describes French fries and cookies as “ultraprocessed foods” that can raise “risk for cognitive decline,” according to a 2022 study...
Impossible amount of vitamin K in blueberries
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- Created on 18, February, 2023
A food facts/info website states that blueberries contain “exactly 148 grams” of vitamin K per cup...
Granola nutrition label understates %DV of protein
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- Created on 04, January, 2023
The Nutrition Facts panel for a major-label granola shows protein at “3 grams, 3% Daily Value...”
Purple potato chips show 0 potassium content
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- Created on 05, December, 2022
A package of blue potato chips states one serving has 0% DV for potassium and 10% DV for iron...
"Worst" sauce for inflammation, weight gain
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- Created on 07, November, 2022
An online article warns of "one of the worst" sauces/condiments that can lead to inflammation, weight gain, etc...
A new bread with water as first ingredient
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- Created on 28, September, 2022
A new "low-net-carb" bread lists water as its first ingredient...