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La Costena Nachos Pickled Jalapeño Peppers
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Pickled vegetables

La Costena Nachos Pickled Jalapeño Peppers

385 g

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
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Why it scores 79

La Costena Nachos Pickled Jalapeño Peppers scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info

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.

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The Receipt

Nachos Pickled Jalapeño Peppers

START100

Ingredients

  • Calcium chloride
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 1.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]

GTIN 00076397105116 · 2026-05-19

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy0 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates3.3 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein0 g
Salt1.8 g

Serving: 0.25g

Ingredients

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

JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER, VINEGAR, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE AND SPICES.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • 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. 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

  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