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Bicarbonates of soda

Arm & Hammer pure Baking Soda

12 oz

Good out of 100 High confidence

High in salt

Why it scores 79

Arm & Hammer pure Baking Soda scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 9 points Salt 62.5 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

pure Baking Soda

START100

Nutrition per 100 g

Salt 62.5 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]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	0 kcal
Fat	0 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	0 g
Sugars	0 g
Added sugars	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Protein	0 g
Salt	62.5 g

Ingredients

Sodium Bicarbonate

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

Sodium Bicarbonate

Allergens and diets

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

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.”

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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
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.”

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