Black pitted olives
Musco Family Olive Co. Small Pitted California Ripe Olives
6 oz/170 g
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Musco Family Olive Co. Small Pitted California Ripe Olives scores 79 out of 100 (Good) 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 7 points Salt 2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better olives
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California Ripe Pitted Olives Medium Lindsay · oz Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
California Ripe Pitted Olives Low Sodium Medium Lindsay · 6 oz (170 g) Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Large Pitted Ripe Olives Kroger · 170 g Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Large Pitted Ripe Olives Bell's · 15 g Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Organic Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oli Trader Joe's · 16.9 fl oz (1 pt 9 fl oz) 500 mL Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Small Pitted California Ripe Olives
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 2 g / 100 g minus 7 points
100 − 15 = 85 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 2 g |
Serving: 6 OLIVES (15 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
OLIVES, WATER, SEA SALT, AND FERROUS GLUCONATE (ADDED TO STABILIZE COLOR).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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.”
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