Spices
Kroger Iodized Salt
26 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 62
Kroger Iodized Salt scores 62 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
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
Iodized Salt
Ingredients
- Dextrose minus 20 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 38 = 62
Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Added sugars | 13.6 g |
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Serving: 1.5g
Ingredients
- SALT
- DEXTROSE (high concern)
- POTASSIUM IODIDE
- SODIUM BICARBONATE
- YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA (not recognized)
Label text, as published
SALT, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM IODIDE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Kroger
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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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
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org