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Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa
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Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa

32 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
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Why it scores 87

Trader Joe's Chunky Salsa scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 1.3 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Sugars 6.3 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Chunky Salsa

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 6.3 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some sugar. [2]
  • Salt 1.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [3]
subtotal−8

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 87Excellent

100 − 13 = 87

GTIN 00002044000084 · 2026-04-29

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy31 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates9.4 g
Sugars6.3 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt1.3 g

Serving: 1 serving (31 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

TOMATOES, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), GREEN BELL PEPPERS, ONIONS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, (DISTILLED VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC, CORIANDER, PAPRIKA, OREGANO.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  3. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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