Dijon mustards
Grey Poupon Mustard Country Dijon
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 48
Grey Poupon Mustard Country Dijon scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 6 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better mustard
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Organic Dijon Mustard Sprouts · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 97 out of 100 , 49 points higher -
Dijon Mustard French's · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Dijon Mustard Organic Ville · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Dijon Mustard Made With White Wine Great Value · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Organic Dijon Mustard Primal Kitchen · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mustard Country Dijon
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Wine minus 2.5 points
- Pectin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 6 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 52 = 48
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 6 g |
Serving: 5 g (1 tsp)
Ingredients
- DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR
- WATER
- MUSTARD SEED
- SALT
- WHITE WINE
- FRUIT PECTIN
- CITRIC ACID
- TARTARIC ACID
- SUGAR (high concern)
- SPICES
Label text, as published
DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, WATER, MUSTARD SEED, SALT, WHITE WINE, FRUIT PECTIN, CITRIC ACID, TARTARIC ACID, SUGAR, SPICES
Allergens and diets
Contains: Mustard
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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About Alcohol Use During Pregnancy
“There is no known safe amount of alcohol use during pregnancy.”
cdc.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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