Condiments
Great Value Salt, Plain
454 g
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Great Value Salt, Plain scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 9 points Salt 98.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
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
Salt, Plain
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 98.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 17 = 83 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 0 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 98.3 g |
Serving: 0.25 tsp (1.5 g)
Ingredients
- SALT
- YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA (not recognized)
Label text, as published
SALT, YELLOW PRUSSIATE OF SODA.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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.”
who.int
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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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