Dietary Definitions

Diet

Diabetes Lifestyle

These products have been identified by the manufacturer with one of the following: Suitable for Diabetics, Diabetic Friendly, Diabetic Safe, American Diabetes Association, Stop Diabetes Movement (ADA Sponsored), Low Glycemic, or Zero Glycemic.  This tag may also help in counting carbohydrate exchanges.  If the product is an individual product, as defined by the FDA, it has less than 15 grams total carbohydrates per serving or 1 carbohydrate exchange. If the product is a main dish, it has 30 g or less of total carbohydrate per serving, which is considered 2 carbohydrate exchanges.  For more information on carbohydrate exchanges, please visit https://www.diabetes.org/healthy-living/recipes-nutrition/understanding-carbs/carb-counting-and-diabetes

GLP-1 Friendly

This attribute is designed to highlight products that may be beneficial for those taking GLP-1 medications for weight loss. There is no standard or regulatory definition of this diet, but in general, it focuses on foods rich in protein, fiber and unsaturated fats, while minimizing added sugars and high amounts of saturated fat. It is generally recommended to avoid highly processed foods and get foods from whole sources. There is no specific sodium requirement associated with a GLP-1 diet, but this attribute may exclude some products that are high in sodium. Claim and Certification Requirements Products that claim to be GLP-1 friendly or that they are meant for use on GLP-1 medications will automatically be included in this attribute. This attribute does not include claims about the GLP-1 hormone itself.

Halal

The manufacturer has identified these products as “Halal” or the packaging may carry a halal certification.

Heart Lifestyle

Products labeled as “Heart Healthy” meet nutrient criteria consistent with heart health guidelines established by the American Heart Association, such as limits on total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, and sodium. These products may also be identified by the manufacturer as suitable for a heart-healthy diet or may carry a recognized Heart Healthy certification on the packaging.

Keto Friendly

Keto-friendly eating focuses on foods higher in fat and lower in carbohydrates compared to a typical diet. Products tagged as Keto-friendly are selected based on their suitability for a ketogenic lifestyle

Kosher

The manufacturer has identified these products as “Kosher” or the packaging may carry a Kosher certification.

Paleo Friendly

Eating paleo-friendly focuses your caloric intake on lean meats, seafood, vegetables, fruits, nuts, and seeds. Breads, legumes, peanuts, grains, potatoes, soy, and highly processed foods and sweeteners are typically limited or avoided.

Pescatarian

This attribute is based on manufacturer-provided ingredient statements, on-package claims, or certification symbols. Eligible products either do not contain meat, poultry ingredients (may include seafood), or display pescatarian claims or certification symbols on the package

Plant Based

These products have been identified by the manufacture as being vegan or plant based. These products may also be those that contain a fruit, vegetable, legume/pulse, whole grain, or other wholesome plant-sourced ingredient and do not contain meat, dairy, poultry, or seafood ingredients.

Vegan

These products have been identified by the manufacturer as vegan or do not contain any animal-derived ingredients or by-products, such as meat, dairy, poultry, seafood, eggs, or gelatin. Some products may also carry a recognized vegan certification.

Vegetarian

This attribute is based on manufacturer-provided ingredient statements, on-package claims, or certification symbols. Eligible products either do not contain meat, poultry, or seafood ingredients, or they may display vegan/vegetarian claims or certification symbols on the package.

  

Dietary Restriction

Dairy Free

Products have been identified by the manufacturer that the products do not contain dairy.

Egg Free

Thes products have been determined by the manufacturer to be egg free.

Fish Free

These products have been determined by the manufacturer to be fish free.

Gluten Free

Products have been identified by the manufacturer stating they are gluten free or have a gluten-free certification on package.

Peanut Free

These products have been determined by the manufacturer to be peanut free.

Sesame Free

These products have been determined by the manufacturer to be sesame free or free from ingredients known to contain sesame.

Shellfish Free

These products have been determined by the manufacturer to be shellfish free.

Soy Free

These products have been determined by the manufacturer to be soy free.

Sulfite Free

These products have been determined by the manufacturer to be sulfite free.

Tree Nut Free

These products have been determined by the manufacturer to be tree nut free.

  

Nutrition Content

Artificial Sweetener Free

These products have been identified by the manufacture as free from artificial sweeteners or have an ingredient statement which is free of ingredients known to contain artificial sweeteners.

Carb-Conscious

No more than 8g carbs per serving, no more than 35% of calories from carbs, and no more than 5g total sugar per serving.

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Fiber Pick

This product provides at least 10% of the recommended Daily Value for fiber per serving

Low Fat

These products have been identified as low fat by the manufacturers.  Individual products have no more than 3 g total fat per serving and meals have no more than 3 g total fat per 100 g of the meal and no more than 30% of calories from fat per serving.

Low Sodium

Each product contains no more than 140 mg sodium per serving or, if a meal, no more than 140 mg sodium per 100 g. or the manufacturer has identified the product is low sodium.

No Added Sugars

Product has 0g added sugar and the ingredient statement does not contain any added sugars.

No Artificial Colors

The manufacturer has identified these products as containing no artificial colors, or these products do not contain synthetic color additives (such as FD&C colors) commonly used in foods. These are colors that are artificially manufactured and approved by the FDA for use in food products.

No Artificial Flavors

The manufacturer has identified these products as containing “No artificial flavors” or the packaging may carry a No artificial flavors certification. (ACI version)

No Artificial Preservatives

These products have been identified by the manufacturer as artificial preservative free or do not contain ingredients known to be preservative from artificial sources.

Non GMO

These products have been identified by the manufacture to be non GMO or has an on-package symbol indicating that the product is non GMO certified. 

Organic

The manufacturer has identified these products as "Organic" or the packaging may carry a USDA Organic certification or statement.

Protein Pick

This product provides at least 10% of the recommended Daily Value for protein per serving

Whole Grain Pick

These products have been identified by the manufacturer as containing whole grains. - Products that are certified whole grain. - Products contain an ingredient statement which has an ingredient known to be a whole grain.

Disclaimer: We do not guarantee the accuracy, completeness, or availability of allergen content. Dietary restrictions are provided for convenience and informational purposes only. Always read product labels, warnings, and directions prior to use or consumption.

Allergen Notice: Our stores are not allergen-free facilities. Our stores handle products that contain peanuts, tree nuts, sesame, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, fish, and crustacean shellfish.