Vinaigrettes
Simply Marzetti Balsamic Vinaigrette
12 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 43
Simply Marzetti Balsamic Vinaigrette scores 43 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better vinaigrettes and Italian dressings
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Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette (57141) Litehouse · 11.25 fl oz/332 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD with Balsamic Vinaigrette Trader Joe's Less salt · No added sugars Score 77 out of 100 , 34 points higher -
Olive oil balsamic dressing Stonewall Kitchen · 330 mL/11 fl oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Organic Light Balsamic Vinaigrette 365 Whole Foods Market · 16 fl oz/1 PT/473 mL No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 71 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
White balsamic dressing Nature's Promise · 12 fl oz/354 mL Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 36 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 6.5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 1.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 161 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 57.5 = 42.5 → 43
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 161 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7 g |
| Sugars | 6.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 2.0 tbsp (31.0 g)
Ingredients
- FILTERED WATER BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST)
- SOYBEAN OIL
- DATE JUICE CONCENTRATE
- EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL
- SALT
- SPICE
- XANTHAN GUM
- GARLIC
- ONION* MUSTARD SEED
- NATURAL FLAVOR
Label text, as published
FILTERED WATER BALSAMIC VINEGAR (WINE VINEGAR, CONCENTRATED GRAPE MUST), SOYBEAN OIL, DATE JUICE CONCENTRATE, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, SALT, SPICE, XANTHAN GUM, GARLIC*, ONION* MUSTARD SEED, NATURAL FLAVOR. *DRIED
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Mustard
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More vinaigrettes on GoodSwap
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Balsamic Vinaigrette & Marinade Primal Kitchen · 8 fl oz/236 mL Contains added sugarsSeed-oil free Score 60 out of 100 Good -
Raspberry Vinaigrette Dressing Briannas · 12 fl oz/355 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains seed oils Score 65 out of 100 Good -
Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette Annie's Homegrown · 8 fl oz Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsCertified organic Score 51 out of 100 Okay -
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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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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
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