Condiments
Mccormick Taco Seasoning Mix
1 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 69
Mccormick Taco Seasoning Mix scores 69 out of 100 (Good) 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 17.8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 15.5 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Taco Seasoning Mix
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 4.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 2.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 17.8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 15.5 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 31 = 69
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 | 2.8 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Added sugars | 2.8 g |
| Fiber | 15.5 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 17.8 g |
Serving: 2 tsp. (4.5 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
SPICES (INCLUDING CHILI PEPPER, PAPRIKA, CUMIN), CORN STARCH, SALT, ONION, GARLIC
Allergens and diets
- 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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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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