Mustards
Plochman's Original mild yellow mustard
10.5 oz/297 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 69
Plochman's Original mild yellow mustard 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 3.8 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic Dijon Mustard Sprouts · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 97 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Original mild yellow mustard
Ingredients
- 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 3.8 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 31 = 69
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 20 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 3.8 g |
Serving: 1 tsp (5 g)
Ingredients
- White Distilled Vinegar
- Water
- #1 Grade Mustard (Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Onion Powder)
- Sodium 75mg 3%
- Spices
- Extractives of Paprika
- Natural Flavor
- Total Carbohydrate (not recognized)
Label text, as published
White Distilled Vinegar, Water, #1 Grade Mustard (Seed, Salt, Turmeric, Onion Powder), Sodium 75mg 3%, Spices, Extractives of Paprika, Natural Flavor, Total Carbohydrate
Allergens and diets
Contains: Mustard
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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
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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
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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