Black pitted olives
Trader Joe's Black Olives Pitted
6 oz/170 g
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Trader Joe's Black Olives Pitted 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 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 1 points Energy 179 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Capped at 79: High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better olives
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California Ripe Pitted Olives Medium Lindsay · oz Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Large Pitted Ripe Olives Kroger · 170 g Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
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Large Pitted Ripe Olives Bell's · 15 g Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
California Ripe Pitted Olives Low Sodium Medium Lindsay · 6 oz (170 g) Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Black Olives Pitted
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 179 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 16 = 84 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 179 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 17.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
Serving: 3 OLIVES (14 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
OLIVES, WATER, SALT, FEROUS GLUCONATE (TO STABILIZE COLOR).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More black pitted olives on GoodSwap
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EXTRA LARGE Pitted Ripe Olives Pearls · 170 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Black Ripe Pitted Olives Lindsay · oz High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Pitted black olives 365 Everyday Value · 6 oz/170 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Black olives Winco Foods High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Medium Pitted California Ripe Olives Musco Family Olive Co. · 6 oz/170 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good
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.”
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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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