Meals
Garden of Eatin' Taco Shells
27 g
Score
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Garden of Eatin' Taco Shells 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 3 points Energy 519 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
- minus 2.5 points Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Capped at 79: High in fat (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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Taco Shells
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Safflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.9 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 519 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 519 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 25.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 63 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.7 g |
| Protein | 7.4 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 2 taco shells (26 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
ORGANIC STONEGROUND YELLOW CORN MASA FLOUR, EXPELLER PRESSED CANOLA OIL AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL.
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.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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).”
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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