Massachusetts Nutrition Evaluation Tool for Schools

MassNETS is the Massachusetts Nutrition Evaluation Tool developed by JSI to determine if products, not on the A-List, meet the Massachusetts School Nutrition Standards for Competitive Foods and Beverages and USDA Smart Snacks in School, whichever is stricter.

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The user is responsible for proper and accurate use of this tool by correctly entering data from the Nutrition Facts label and identifying artificial sweeteners, caffeine, whole grains, and juice and other ingredients from the ingredient list of each product.

If approved, submit the ingredient list, Nutrition Facts panel, and the product distributor and manufacturer information, including UPC, for review.

1 Select a category.
2 Enter the nutrition facts and answer questions about the ingredients.
3 See the results.

Nutrition Facts
Serving Size g	oz/serving
Amount per Serving
Calories Calories from Fat

Total Fat g
Saturated Fat g
Trans Fat g
Sodium mg
Total Carb. g
Sugars g	% sugar

Calcium %	Vitamin D %

Massachusetts and USDA Smart Snacks Standards

Calories: Food must not exceed 200 Calories.
Milk/milk alternatives may not be more than 8 ounces.
Juice may not be more than 8 ounces.
Nuts, nut butters, & seeds may not be more than 1 ounce.
Cheese may not be more than 1 ounce.

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Fat: Total fat may be no more than 35% of Calories.
Milk must be 1% or fat free.

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Saturated Fat: Must be less than 10% of Calories.

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Trans Fat: Must have ≤ 0.5 g trans fat.

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Sodium: Must not exceed 200 mg sodium.

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Sugar: Must be no more than 35% by weight.
Milk must have no more than 22 g sugar per 8 fl. ounces.
Fruit must have no added sugars.

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Yogurt and frozen yogurt must meet the FDA's standard of identity for low-fat or non-fat yogurt.
Artificial Sweeteners: Not allowed.
Caffeine: No more than trace allowed.
Milk substitutes must have 30% Calcium and 25% Vitamin D.
Juice must be 100% juice.
Grain based products shall be whole grain.

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This product appears to meet Massachusetts School Nutrition Standards criteria. Please enter the manufacturer and product name, and either the manufacturer's item UPC or the manfacturer's item/product code to submit this product for review.

Manufacturer and Product Name

Manufacturer
Product Name
UPC
Manufacturer Code

If you have any difficulties using the tool or see any cases where the rules appear to be incorrectly interpreted, please contact jsi.