Sauces
B&G Foods Inc. Medium enchilada sauce, medium
Score
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 79
B&G Foods Inc. Medium enchilada sauce, medium scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 5 points Salt 1.5 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Cottonseed oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
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.
Better marinades and cooking sauces
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Green Enchilada Sauce Siete · 15 oz/425 g Less salt · No seed oils Score 98 out of 100 , 19 points higher -
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Medium fresh roasted Casa Sanchez Foods · 15 oz Less salt · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Medium enchilada sauce, medium
Ingredients
- Cottonseed oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 25 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Salt | 1.5 g |
Serving: 1/4 cup (60 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Water, dried red chile peppers, salt, cottonseed oil, cider vinegar, fumaric acid, garlic powder, spice, olive oil.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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.”
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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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“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.”
cdn.realfood.gov