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.
Pecan package claims for fiber & protein
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- Created on 05, January, 2018
The front of a package of pecans claims "high in fiber and good source of protein"; the nutrition panel shows 3 g of each.
Dried apricots show 7% DV for vitamin C
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- Created on 10, December, 2017
A package of imported dried organic apricots shows 111 calories, 7% of the Daily Value for vitamin C, 1% DV for calcium, 0% DV for iron, and no mention of vitamin A.
Antioxidant claim for red and black popcorn kernels
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- Created on 06, November, 2017
Natural-grain red and black popcorn kernels are labeled/advertised to contain "protective antioxidants."
Chia berry smoothie nutrition labeling missteps
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- Created on 15, October, 2017
Labeling for a chia-berry blended fruit smoothie states that the chia seeds provide protein, and despite declaring a bounty of fruit, potassium (plentiful in fruit and vegetables) shows as 0 mg.
Beets -- nutrition powerhouse?
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- Created on 10, September, 2017
An article by a "healthy life stylist" on a major news site states that beets are "high in fiber, potassium, magnesium, niacin, calcium, iron..."
Plant protein milk alternative claims more fiber than dairy milk
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- Created on 10, August, 2017
The website of a plant-based, vegan milk alternative claims the fiber content of its original flavor is higher than that of dairy milk.
News article says dehydrated fruit healthier than dried due to lower sugar
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- Created on 05, July, 2017
A major news outlet consulted a dietitian and reports that "Unlike dried fruit, dehydrated fruit has no added sugar, so you can eat a lot more of it."
Package of snack chips containing seaweed makes claims for 4 nutrients
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- Created on 10, May, 2017
A snack chip containing seaweed, but made with mostly rice and oil, displays health claims on its packaging for iron, fiber, beta carotene and calcium.
"Superfoods" website sells products "high in antioxidants"
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- Created on 05, April, 2017
A California-based internet "superfood" retailer sells various products under the category of "antioxidant rich"...
Antioxidants and minerals in cinnamon
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- Created on 05, March, 2017
A wholesale source of ground cinnamon claims that cinnamon is high in antioxidants, fiber and various minerals (manganese, iron and calcium).
Package of pepitas says they are rich in zinc and magnesium
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- Created on 16, February, 2017
A package of roasted pumpkin seed kernels (pepitas) declares that pepitas are rich in zinc and an excellent source of magnesium.
Non-science writer pretends to understand sugar
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- Created on 04, January, 2017
A political writer describes how important it is to eliminate every gram of added sugar in the diet, because it is causing just about every disease currently feared.
Retail exec opens organic fast food chain
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- Created on 12, December, 2016
A former retail executive opened an organic fast food chain that cooks with coconut oil...claims that it's high in vitamin A...