Canned vegetables
Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn
Score
- No additives
Why it scores 89
Del Monte Whole Kernel Corn scores 89 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 Sugars 5.6 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
- minus 3 points Salt 0.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. 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
Whole Kernel Corn
START100
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
subtotal−8
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 5.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 3 points
subtotal−6
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
subtotal+3
TOTAL 89Excellent
100 − 11 = 89
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 60 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13 g |
| Sugars | 5.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 125 g
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”
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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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