Dips
Herdez Salsa
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
Why it scores 73
Herdez Salsa scores 73 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 7 points Salt 2.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive 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 salsa
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Mild Salsa Wellsley Farms · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Organic Medium Salsa Seven Farms · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Fresh Salsa Jean's Classy · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Sunbelt Organic Salsa Sunbelt · 16 oz/454 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa Simply Truth Organic · 30 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 97 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Salsa
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2.2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
100 − 27.5 = 72.5 → 73
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
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 | 2.2 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (31 g)
Ingredients
- TOMATOES
- ONIONS
- CHILE PEPPERS
- IODIZED SALT (CONTAINS POTASSIUM IODATE)
- CILANTRO
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING)
- CITRIC ACID (TO ACIDIFY)
Label text, as published
TOMATOES, ONIONS, CHILE PEPPERS, LESS THAN 2% OF IODIZED SALT (CONTAINS POTASSIUM IODATE), CILANTRO, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING), CITRIC ACID (TO ACIDIFY)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Herdez
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.”
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