Spice blends
McCormick Gluten free Taco Seasoning
25 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 43
McCormick Gluten free Taco Seasoning scores 43 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 15.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better seasoning mixes and rubs
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Original Taco Seasoning Mix Mccormick · 8.5 oz/240 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Mild Taco Seasoning Blend Bettergoods Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Birria Taco Seasoning The Texas Original · 1 oz/28.3 g Less salt · No added sugars Score 78 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Organic Taco Seasoning La Preferida · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Al Pastor Taco Seasoning La Preferida · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 77 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
McCormick Gluten free Taco Seasoning
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 16.7 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 15.4 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 57 = 43
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g |
| Sugars | 16.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 16.7 g |
| Salt | 15.4 g |
Serving: 6 g
Ingredients
- spices (chili pepper, paprika, oregano, cumin)
- onion
- whey (milk)
- salt
- garlic
- sugar (high concern)
- potato starch
- red pepper
- citric acid
Label text, as published
spices (chili pepper, paprika, oregano, cumin), onion, whey (milk), salt, garlic, sugar, potato starch, red pepper, citric acid
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Mccormick
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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