Salad dressings
Wish-Bone Italian Dressing
15 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 57
Wish-Bone Italian Dressing scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) 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 9 points Salt 2.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: flavoring, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. Emerging
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
Italian Dressing
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 2.5 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 200 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 43 = 57
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [11]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 200 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 20 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 2.5 g |
Serving: 30mL
Ingredients
- WATER
- SOYBEAN OIL
- DISTILLED VINEGAR
- ONION
- RED BELL PEPPER
- XANTHAN GUM
- RED PEPPER EXTRACT (REBAUDIOSIDE A)
- NATURAL FLAVORS
- MONK FRUIT
Label text, as published
WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DISTILLED VINEGAR, ONION, RED BELL PEPPER, XANTHAN GUM, RED PEPPER EXTRACT (REBAUDIOSIDE A), NATURAL FLAVORS, MONK FRUIT
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Wish-Bone
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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