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Mccormick Original Taco
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Spices

Mccormick Original Taco

100 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

Mccormick Original Taco scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 21.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Energy 333 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. 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.

The Receipt

Original Taco

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 21.1 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
  • Energy 333 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 19 = 81 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00052100034911 · 2026-05-13

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy333 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Carbohydrates66.7 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt21.1 g

Serving: 2 tsp (4.5 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

SPICES (INCLUDING CHILI PEPPER, PAPRIKA, OREGANO), CORN STARCH, SALT, ONION AND GARLIC.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Plastic

Context only: no points in v1.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk