Health Star Rating Calculator
Make informed food choices with our comprehensive Health Star Rating system. Analyze nutritional quality, compare foods, and get personalized recommendations based on the Australian front-of-pack labeling system.
Understanding Health Star Ratings
The Health Star Rating system rates foods from 0.5 to 5 stars based on their nutritional profile.
Excellent
4.5-5.0 stars
Ideal for daily consumption
Very Good
4.0-4.5 stars
Very good choice for regular eating
Good
3.5-4.0 stars
Great choice for regular eating
Average
2.5-3.0 stars
Good as part of balanced diet
Below Average
1.5-2.0 stars
Consume in moderation
Poor
0.5-1.0 stars
Limit consumption
Comprehensive HSR Analysis Tools
Choose from our suite of tools to analyze food nutritional quality and make healthier choices.
Calculate HSR
Calculate Health Star Ratings for individual foods or meals with detailed nutritional analysis.
- Detailed score breakdown
- Nutritional analysis
- Health insights
- Recommendations
Compare Foods
Compare Health Star Ratings across multiple foods to make better choices.
- Side-by-side comparison
- Ranking by HSR rating
- Key nutrients comparison
- Smart recommendations
Meal Insights
Get comprehensive meal-level analysis and personalized recommendations.
- Meal composition analysis
- Nutritional balance
- Improvement opportunities
- Dietary goal alignment
Food Profiles
Explore detailed HSR profiles for individual foods with comprehensive analysis.
- Complete nutritional analysis
- Usage recommendations
- Healthier alternatives
- Confidence scoring
Why Use Health Star Ratings?
Our HSR system provides evidence-based nutritional assessment to help you make informed food choices.
Evidence-Based Rating
Uses the official Australian Health Star Rating system based on rigorous nutritional science.
Comprehensive Analysis
Analyzes 7 key nutrients (energy, saturated fat, sugar, sodium, protein, fiber, FVNL) for accurate scoring.
Actionable Insights
Provides specific, actionable recommendations to help you make healthier food choices.
Canadian Nutrient Data
Based on the comprehensive Canadian Nutrient File with data for over 5,000 foods.
How Health Star Rating Works
The HSR system evaluates foods based on key nutrients that impact health, providing a simple star rating from 0.5 to 5 stars.
Risk Nutrients (Negative Points)
Energy, saturated fat, sugar, and sodium content contribute to baseline points that lower the rating.
Beneficial Nutrients (Positive Points)
Protein, fiber, and fruits/vegetables/nuts/legumes content provide modifying points that improve the rating.
Final Calculation
The final score subtracts modifying points from baseline points, then converts to a 0.5-5 star rating.
Sample HSR Calculation
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Start using our comprehensive HSR tools to make healthier, more informed food decisions today.