Food
Bettergoods Campfire Roasted Salsa
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
Why it scores 75
Bettergoods Campfire Roasted Salsa scores 75 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 Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better salsa
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Simply natural campfire roasted salsa Jardine Foods Inc. · 16 oz/453 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic Fire Roasted Salsa Sprouts Farmers Market · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 95 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
Mild Salsa Wellsley Farms · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic Medium Salsa Seven Farms · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Roasted Garlic Medium Salsa Green Mountain Gringo · 16 oz/454 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 92 out of 100 , 17 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Campfire Roasted Salsa
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 46 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 9.1 g |
| Sugars | 3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (33 g)
Ingredients
- tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice)
- green chile peppers (green chile peppers, citric acid [preservative])
- roasted onion
- roasted garlic puree (roasted garlic, citric acid [preservative])
- water
- lemon juice (filtered water, lemon juice concentrate)
- natural flavors
- salt
- chipotle puree
- corn starch
- dehydrated onions
- spices
- dehydrated garlic
- natural mesquite flavor
Label text, as published
tomatoes (tomatoes, tomato juice), green chile peppers (green chile peppers, citric acid [preservative]), roasted onion, roasted garlic puree (roasted garlic, citric acid [preservative]), water, lemon juice (filtered water, lemon juice concentrate), natural flavors, salt, chipotle puree, corn starch, dehydrated onions, spices, dehydrated garlic, natural mesquite flavor
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More from Bettergoods
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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