Alfredo sauces
Bertolli Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
61 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 65
Bertolli Mushroom Alfredo Sauce scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 4.1 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.4 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
Mushroom Alfredo Sauce
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Modified starch minus 2.5 points
- Wine minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4.1 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 35.5 = 64.5 → 65
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 82 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 1.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 0.25 cup (61 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- MUSHROOMS
- PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESES (PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES (FROM BARLEY), SALT, ENZYMES)
- CREAM
- BUTTER (CREAM, SALT)
- SOYBEAN OIL
- MODIFIED CORN STARCH
- PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS
- ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLKS
- SHERRY WINE
- SALT
- WHEY
- AUTOLYZ (not recognized)
Label text, as published
WATER, MUSHROOMS, PARMESAN AND ROMANO CHEESES [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES (FROM BARLEY), SALT, ENZYMES], CREAM, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, PORTOBELLO MUSHROOMS, ENZYME MODIFIED EGG YOLKS, SHERRY WINE, SALT, WHEY, AUTOLYZ
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Gluten, Egg
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Clear glass, Paper and plastic, Metal
Context only: no points in v1.
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More from Bertolli
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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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
“There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”
cdc.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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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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“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
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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