Pickled cucumbers
Bubbies Kosher Dill Pickles
28 g
Score
- High in salt
Why it scores 79
Bubbies Kosher Dill Pickles scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 2.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
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.
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The Receipt
Kosher Dill Pickles
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 19.5 = 80.5 → 81 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 2.4 g |
Serving: 1 portion (28.349 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CUCUMBERS, WATER, SALT, GARLIC, DILL, SPICES, MUSTARD SEED, CALCIUM CHLORIDE.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Mustard
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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.”
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