Dips
Trader Joe's Salsa Autentica
30 g
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Salsa Autentica scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 7 points Salt 2.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
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 Autentica
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
100 − 15 = 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 54 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.4 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 0.7 g |
| Salt | 2.2 g |
Serving: 1 pot (135 g)
Ingredients
- TOMATOES
- FRESH YELLOW CHILE (not recognized)
- DISTILLED VINEGAR (FROM CORN)
- SALT
- ONION
- SPICE
Label text, as published
TOMATOES, FRESH YELLOW CHILE, DISTILLED VINEGAR (FROM CORN), SALT, ONION, SPICE.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Metal, Glass
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Trader Joe's
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.”
who.int
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov