Black olives
Kirkland Signature Spanish Queen Olives
595 g (21 oz)
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
Why it scores 60
Kirkland Signature Spanish Queen Olives scores 60 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 9 points Salt 3.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 3.1 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better olives
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Organic Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oli Trader Joe's · 16.9 fl oz (1 pt 9 fl oz) 500 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
California Ripe Pitted Olives Medium Lindsay · oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Blend Soybean and Extra Virgin Olive Oils Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 40 points higher -
Large Pitted Ripe Olives Kroger · 170 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
Large Pitted Ripe Olives Bell's · 15 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 35 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Spanish Queen Olives
Ingredients
- Sodium alginate minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Potassium sorbate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 3.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 3.1 g / 100 g minus 9 points
100 − 40.5 = 59.5 → 60
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 156 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 12.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 3.1 g |
Serving: 2 olives (16 g)
Ingredients
- Spanish olives
- water
- minced pimiento
- salt
- lactic acid
- sodium alginate
- guar gum
- calcium chloride
- potassium sorbate (a preservative)
Label text, as published
Spanish olives, water, minced pimiento, salt, lactic acid, sodium alginate, guar gum, calcium chloride, potassium sorbate (a preservative).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic, Metal, Clear glass
Context only: no points in v1.
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Sources
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“By applying a default uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel established a group ADI expressed as 11 mg sorbic acid/kg bw per day for sorbic acid (E 200) and its potassium salt (E 202).”
doi.org
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21 CFR 182.3640 Potassium sorbate
ecfr.gov
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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
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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