Condiments
Simply Organic Mild Taco Seasoning Mix
1.00 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
Why it scores 46
Simply Organic Mild Taco Seasoning Mix scores 46 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 11.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better seasoning mixes and rubs
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Mild Taco Seasoning Blend Bettergoods Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Original Taco Seasoning Mix Mccormick · 8.5 oz/240 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Tomato Basil Soup Mix Frontier Soups · 4 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Original Chili Seasoning Mix Mccormick · 1.25 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Taco Seasoning Mix Wick Fowler's · 1.25 oz/35.4 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 79 out of 100 , 33 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mild Taco Seasoning Mix
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 14.3 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 11.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 286 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 28.6 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 54.5 = 45.5 → 46
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 286 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 7.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.1 g |
| Sugars | 14.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 28.6 g |
| Protein | 14.3 g |
| Salt | 11.1 g |
Serving: 1 Tbsp (7 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC CHILI PEPPER
- ORGANIC PAPRIKA
- ORGANIC ONION
- SEA SALT
- ORGANIC GARLIC
- ORGANIC LEMON PEEL
- ORGANIC CUMIN
- ORGANIC POTATO STARCH
- ORGANIC CORIANDER
- ORGANIC TOMATO POWDER (ORGANIC TOMATO CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC GUAR GUM)
- ORGANIC CILANTRO
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- ORGANIC RICE CONCENTRATE
- ORGANIC CAYENNE
Label text, as published
ORGANIC CHILI PEPPER, ORGANIC PAPRIKA, ORGANIC ONION, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC LEMON PEEL, ORGANIC CUMIN, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC CORIANDER, ORGANIC TOMATO POWDER (ORGANIC TOMATO CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC GUAR GUM), ORGANIC CILANTRO, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC RICE CONCENTRATE, ORGANIC CAYENNE
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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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org