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Mccormick Original Chili Seasoning Mix
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Mccormick Original Chili Seasoning Mix

1.25 oz

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

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

  1. Salt 9.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Fiber 22.2 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong

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.

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The Receipt

Original Chili Seasoning Mix

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Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 9.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
  • Energy 278 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [3]
  • Fiber 22.2 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
  • Protein 11.1 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 12 = 88 → capped at 79

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

GTIN 00052100091501 · 2026-10-05

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy278 kcal
Fat5.6 g
Carbohydrates55.6 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber22.2 g
Protein11.1 g
Salt9.5 g

Serving: 3.667 tbsp. mix (9 g)

Ingredients

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

CHILI PEPPER AND OTHER SPICES (INCLUDING CUMIN), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), ONION, SALT, GARLIC

Allergens and diets

Contains: Wheat, Gluten

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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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