Dips
Trader Joe's Salsa Verde
12 fl oz
Score
- High in salt
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Salsa Verde scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 2.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Salsa Verde
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 17 = 83 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 1.3 g |
| Salt | 2.4 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (30 g)
Ingredients
- TOMATILLO
- GREEN CHILI (GREEN CHILI PEPPER, SALT, CITRIC ACID)
- WATER
- SALT
- DEHYDRATED ONION
- JALAPENO
- GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID)
Label text, as published
TOMATILLO, GREEN CHILI (GREEN CHILI PEPPER, SALT, CITRIC ACID), WATER, SALT, DEHYDRATED ONION, JALAPENO, GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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