Harissa sauces
Trader Joe's Traditional Tunisian Harissa Hot Chili Pepper Paste with Herbs & Spices
190 g
Score
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Traditional Tunisian Harissa Hot Chili Pepper Paste with Herbs & Spices 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 5 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. 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 Receipt
Traditional Tunisian Harissa Hot Chili Pepper Paste with Herbs & Spices
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 143 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 serving (7 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CAPSICUM ANNUUM (FRESH RED PEPPERS). GARLIC SALT. SUNFLOWER OIL. CORIANDER, CITRIC ACID.CARAWAY.
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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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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.”
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