Why it scores 89
Good & Gather Petite Diced Tomatoes scores 89 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 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 1 points Salt 0.4 g / 100 g: Contains some salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better canned tomatoes and tomato sauce
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Petite diced tomatoes Happy Harvest · 14.5 oz No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Petite diced tomatoes Great Value · 14.5 oz/411 g Less processed Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Petite Diced Tomatoes Signature Select · 14.5 oz Less processed Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Diced Tomatoes Signature Select · 14.5 oz Less processed Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Diced Tomatoes Great Value · 14.5 oz/411 g No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Petite Diced Tomatoes
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 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
subtotal−1
TOTAL 89Excellent
100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 21 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 4.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 0.8 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1/2 cup (121 g)
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
tomatoes, tomato juice, less than 2% of: salt, calcium chloride, citric acid.
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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