Dips
Fody Mild Salsa
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 78
Fody Mild Salsa scores 78 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 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic Mild Salsa Muir Glen · 16 oz Not ultra-processed Score 94 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Mild Salsa
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (30 g)
Ingredients
- Diced tomatoes
- water
- crushed tomatoes
- jalapeno peppers
- cilantro
- cider vinegar
- sea salt
- lime juice concentrate
- cumin
- natural flavors
Label text, as published
Diced tomatoes, water, crushed tomatoes, jalapeno peppers, cilantro, cider vinegar, sea salt, lime juice concentrate, cumin, natural flavors.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“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