Dips

Green Mountain Gringo Hot Salsa

16 oz/454 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence

No additives

Why it scores 94

Green Mountain Gringo Hot Salsa scores 94 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
minus 1 points Salt 0.6 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Hot Salsa

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Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]

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Nutrition per 100 g

Salt 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points

Strong Contains some salt. [2]

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Bonuses

No additives plus 3 points

Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]

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TOTAL 94Excellent

100 − 6 = 94

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	32 kcal
Fat	0 g
Saturated fat	0 g
Trans fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	6.5 g
Sugars	3.2 g
Added sugars	0 g
Fiber	0 g
Protein	0 g
Salt	0.6 g

Serving: 2 tbsp (31 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

RIPE TOMATOES, ONIONS, FRESH JALAPENO PEPPERS, TOMATILLOS, FRESH SERRANO PEPPERS, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, CILANTRO, PARSLEY, FRESH GARLIC, SEA SALT, CUMIN.

Allergens and diets

Vegan
Vegetarian
Palm-oil-free

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Sources

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

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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

Score

Why it scores 94

Nutrition per 100 g

Ingredients

Allergens and diets

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