Condiments
Mccormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
29 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 67
Mccormick Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning scores 67 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 56.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better seasoning mixes and rubs
-
Grill Mates Montreal Chicken Seasoning Mccormick · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Grill Mates Classic Smash Seasoning Mccormick Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Street Taco Steak Seasoning Riega · 1 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Spicy Montreal Steak Seasoning Grill Mates Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Grill seasoning chicago steak Weber Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 12 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Grill Mates Montreal Steak Seasoning
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 56.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 33.5 = 66.5 → 67
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 56.3 g |
Serving: 1/4 tsp (0.8 g)
Ingredients
- COARSE SALT
- SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER AND RED PEPPER)
- GARLIC
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA
Label text, as published
COARSE SALT, SPICES (INCLUDING BLACK PEPPER AND RED PEPPER), GARLIC, SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVOR, AND EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More condiments on GoodSwap
-
Original Creole Seasoning Tony Chachere's · 227 g Score 87 out of 100 Excellent -
Baking Powder Clabber Girl · 8.1 oz (230 g) High in salt Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Roasted Beef Base Better Than Bouillon · 8 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 8 out of 100 Bad -
1976 Celtic Sea Salt® Selina Naturally · 454 net kg High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Everything Bagel Seasoning Kirkland Signature · 505 g High in saltNo additives Score 79 out of 100 Good -
Original sodiumfree salt alternative ounce Nosalt · 11 oz Ultra-processed Score 80 out of 100 Excellent
More from Mccormick
Sources
-
“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.”
doi.org
-
“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
-
21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
-
“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
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
-
“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
-
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