Stuffed olives
Mezzetta Garlic stuffed olives
10 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- High in saturated fat
Why it scores 61
Mezzetta Garlic stuffed olives scores 61 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 9 points Salt 3.7 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 7.5 points Sodium metabisulfite: Sulfites must be declared above 10 mg/kg in the EU and UK and at 10 ppm or more in the US because some people, especially people with asthma, react to them. Regulatory
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better olives
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Poshi, Snacks, Premium Green Olives, Basil & Garlic Poshi Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Green Olives Stuffed with Garlic Lindsay · 6 oz/170 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
California Ripe Pitted Olives Medium Lindsay · oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Jalapeño & Garlic Hand Stuffed Greek Olives Member's Mark · 20.5 oz/580 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Stuffed Garlic Green Olives Great Value · 7 oz/198 g Not ultra-processed · Less saturated fat Score 79 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Garlic stuffed olives
Ingredients
- Sodium metabisulfite minus 7.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 3.7 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61
Can’t score above 79. High in saturated fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 158 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 5.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 3.7 g |
Serving: 2 olives (19 g)
Ingredients
- OLIVES
- WATER
- GARLIC
- SEA SALT
- LACTIC ACID
- SODIUM METABISULFITE (ADDED AS A COLOR STABILIZER) (moderate concern)
- NATURAL GARLIC FLAVOR
Label text, as published
OLIVES, WATER, GARLIC, SEA SALT, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM METABISULFITE (ADDED AS A COLOR STABILIZER), NATURAL GARLIC FLAVOR.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Sulphites
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Mezzetta
Sources
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Regulation (EU) No 1169/2011 of 25 October 2011 on the provision of food information to consumers
“ANNEX II SUBSTANCES OR PRODUCTS CAUSING ALLERGIES OR INTOLERANCES 1. Cereals containing gluten, namely: wheat, rye, barley, oats, spelt, kamut or their hybridised strains”
eur-lex.europa.eu
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“1. Cereals containing gluten, namely: wheat (such as spelt and khorasan wheat), rye, barley, oats or their hybridised strains, and products thereof”
legislation.gov.uk
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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