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Mezzetta Family Co. Pickled Red Onions
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Vegetables based foods

Mezzetta Family Co. Pickled Red Onions

16 fl oz

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 48

Mezzetta Family Co. Pickled Red Onions scores 48 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated): No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. Strong
  3. Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g: High in sugar. Strong

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

Better relish, peppers and pickled vegetables

The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Pickled Red Onions

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Calcium chloride
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [5][4]
subtotal−25

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4, estimated)
    Strong No NOVA group on file; estimated from 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers. [4]
  • 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: color (added), firming agent and flavoring. [4]
subtotal−21

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Sugars 10.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Salt 0.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [6]
subtotal−6
TOTAL 48Okay

100 − 52 = 48

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00073214008681 · 2026-05-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy71 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates14.3 g
Sugars10.7 g
Added sugars10.7 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 serving (28 g)

Ingredients

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

RED ONIONS, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, GRANULATED SUGAR, SPICES, SEA SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, VEGETABLE JUICE COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, ROSEMARY EXTRACT

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  6. 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