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Herdez Salsa Verde
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Herdez Salsa Verde

16 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in salt
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Why it scores 75

Herdez Salsa Verde scores 75 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Salt 2.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. Xanthan gum: 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.

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The Receipt

Salsa Verde

START100

Ingredients

  • Xanthan gum
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 2.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
  • Fiber 3.2 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 75Good

100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00072878275705 · 2026-09-15

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy48 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates6.5 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.2 g
Protein0 g
Salt2.2 g

Serving: 2 tbsp (31 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

TOMATILLOS, CHILE PEPPERS, ONIONS, IODIZED SALT, LESS THAN 2% OF CILANTRO, XANTHAN GUM.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  6. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org