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Musco Family Olive Co. Pitted Kalamata Greek Olives
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Musco Family Olive Co. Pitted Kalamata Greek Olives

6 oz/170 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 79

Musco Family Olive Co. Pitted Kalamata Greek Olives scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 3.5 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong

Capped at 79: High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Pitted Kalamata Greek Olives

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 3.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [3]
  • Energy 300 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [4]
  • Fiber 5.1 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [4]
subtotal−11
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 19 = 81 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

GTIN 00072999255037 · 2026-06-26

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy300 kcal
Fat30 g
Saturated fat3.3 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates6.7 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber5.1 g
Protein0 g
Salt3.5 g

Serving: 4 olives (15 g)

Ingredients

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

OLIVES, WATER, WINE VINEGAR, SALT, EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Glass, Steel

Context only: no points in v1.

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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. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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