Why it scores 87
Pennsylvania Dutchman Pieces & Stems Mushrooms scores 87 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
- minus 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Calcium disodium EDTA: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned vegetables
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No salt added mushrooms pieces & stems Our Family · 4 oz/113 g No calcium disodium EDTA Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
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Organic Sliced Mushrooms Giorgio · 12 × 113 g No calcium disodium EDTA Score 97 out of 100 , 10 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
Pieces & Stems Mushrooms
START100
Ingredients
- Calcium disodium EDTA minus 2.5 points
subtotal−2.5
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
subtotal−8
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
subtotal−3
TOTAL 87Excellent
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 2.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.9 g |
| Protein | 1.7 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 can drained (113 g)
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
MUSHROOMS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO RETAIN COLOR).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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.”
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