Why it scores 87
Great Value Green Chiles Fire Roasted & Peeled scores 87 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Green Chiles Fire Roasted & Peeled
START100
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
subtotal−2.5
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
subtotal−8
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
subtotal−3
TOTAL 87Excellent
100 − 13.5 = 86.5 → 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 g)
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, WATER, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, SALT.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- 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.”
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