Condiments
Trader Joe's Japanese Multi-Purpose Seasoning
55 g
Score
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
- No additives
Why it scores 77
Trader Joe's Japanese Multi-Purpose Seasoning scores 77 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g: Very high in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 11 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
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better seasoning mixes and rubs
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Original All-Purpose Seasoning Dan-O's Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
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All-Purpose Seasoning, Salt-Free, Organic Frontier Co-Op · 2.5 oz/70 g Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 100 out of 100 , 23 points higher -
Malibu All Purpose Seasoning Amazing Taste Foods Inc. · 5 oz Less salt · Less saturated fat Score 92 out of 100 , 15 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Japanese Multi-Purpose Seasoning
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 20 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Salt 11 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 500 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 20 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 20 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 23 = 77
Can’t score above 79. High in fat, saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 500 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 20 g |
| Carbohydrates | 20 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 20 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Salt | 11 g |
Serving: 1 serving (5 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WHITE SESAME SEEDS, BLACK SESAME SEDS, NORI (BLACK SEAWEED), SALT, KELP POWDER
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Trader Joe's
Sources
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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