The Claim

Approximately 67% of plant-based foods analyzed in U.S. dietary surveys were classified as nutritionally favorable (Nutri-Score grades A or B) by the Nutri-Score system.

Source: Using machine learning models to predict the quality of plant-based foods

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In plain English

In U.S. dietary surveys, about two-thirds of plant-based foods received the top two Nutri-Score ratings, indicating they are classified as nutritionally favorable.

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Approximately 67% of plant-based foods analyzed in U.S. dietary surveys received the highest Nutri-Score grades (A or B), suggesting that most plant-based foods, as consumed in the U.S., are classified as nutritionally favorable by the Nutri-Score system.

Why this might work

Plant-based foods contain high levels of fiber, vitamins, and minerals, and low levels of sugar, saturated fat, and sodium. These characteristics cause the Nutri-Score algorithm to assign them the highest health ratings.

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What the research says

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  1. Study: Using machine learning models to predict the quality of plant-based foods

    The study found that about two-thirds of plant-based foods eaten in the U.S. got the top health ratings (A or B) from the Nutri-Score system, which is exactly what the claim says.

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