Morton Coarse Mediterranean Sea Salt
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Salts

Morton Coarse Mediterranean Sea Salt

17.6 oz

Score

Good 79 out of 100 Low confidence
  • High in salt
  • No additives

Why it scores 79

Morton Coarse Mediterranean Sea Salt scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 9 points Salt 96.7 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong

Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Coarse Mediterranean Sea Salt

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 96.7 g / 100 g minus 9 points
    Strong Very high in salt. [1]
subtotal−9

TOTAL 79Good

100 − 9 = 91 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [2]


GTIN 00024600010979 · 2026-06-08

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Low confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy0 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates0 g
Added sugars0 g
Protein0 g
Salt96.7 g

Serving: 1 portion (1.5 g)

Ingredients

  • YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA (ANTICAKING AGENT) (not recognized)
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

SEA SALT, YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA (ANTICAKING AGENT).

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

  1. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”

    who.int

  2. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov