[2] Over 1600 grocery stores in the United States placed NuVal scores on product shelf tags next to the price.
[3][2] The commercial product was discontinued in 2017 amid accusations of conflicts of interest and criticism of NuVal LLC's refusal to publish the algorithm.
Higher scores represent greater overall nutritional value.
However, the actual algorithm, including the relative weights of the nutrients, was never disclosed to the public.
[4] Broccoli, blueberries, okra, oranges, and green beans were some foods that received the best score (100) while ice pops and soft drinks received the worst (1).