Why it scores 87
365 Whole Foods Market Thick & chunky cantina style salsa 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 5 points Salt 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better salsa
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Organics thick salsa chunky mild H-E-B Organics · 16 oz Scores +13 Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa Simply Truth Organic · 30 g Scores +10 Score 97 out of 100 , 10 points higher -
HEB Organics Thick Salsa Chunky Medium H-E-B Organics · 16 oz Scores +13 Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Fresh Salsa Jean's Classy · 12 oz Scores +13 Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Sunbelt Organic Salsa Sunbelt · 16 oz/454 g Scores +13 Score 100 out of 100 , 13 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Thick & chunky cantina style salsa
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 13 = 87
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 17 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (30 ml)
Ingredients
- DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE
- JALAPEO PEPPER
- ONION
- GREEN PEPPER
- CILANTRO
- SALT
- WATER
- VINEGAR
- SPICES (CUMIN)
- CITRIC ACID
- LIME JUICE
- GARLIC
Label text, as published
DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, JALAPEO PEPPER, ONION, GREEN PEPPER, CILANTRO, SALT, WATER, VINEGAR, SPICES (CUMIN), CITRIC ACID, LIME JUICE, GARLIC.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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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