Sauces
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette
16 fl oz/1 PT/473 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 65
365 Whole Foods Market Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette scores 65 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 5 points Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 5 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 35 = 65
Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 33.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 ml)
Ingredients
- WATER
- ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL
- ORGANIC BALSAMIC VINEGAR
- SALT
- ORGANIC DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR
- ORGANIC DRIED GARLIC
- ORGANIC DRIED ONION
- XANTHAN GUM
- ORGANIC DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS
- ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER
- ORGANIC BASIL
- ORGANIC OREGANO
- ORGANIC CELERY SEED
Label text, as published
WATER, ORGANIC EXPELLER PRESSED SOYBEAN OIL, ORGANIC BALSAMIC VINEGAR, SALT, ORGANIC DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, ORGANIC DRIED GARLIC, ORGANIC DRIED ONION, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC DRIED RED BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC BASIL, ORGANIC OREGANO, ORGANIC CELERY SEED.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Celery
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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