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Iodized salts

Red Cross Iodized Salt

26 oz

Good out of 100 Medium confidence

High in salt
Contains added sugars
No additives

Why it scores 71

Red Cross Iodized Salt scores 71 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
minus 9 points Salt 98.3 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

Better salt

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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.

The Receipt

Iodized Salt

START100

Ingredients

Dextrose minus 20 points

Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]

subtotal−20

Nutrition per 100 g

Salt 98.3 g / 100 g minus 9 points

Strong Very high in salt. [4]

subtotal−9

TOTAL 71Good

100 − 29 = 71

Can’t score above 79. Contains dextrose, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy	0 kcal
Fat	0 g
Carbohydrates	0 g
Protein	0 g
Salt	98.3 g

Serving: 1/4 tsp (1.5g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

SALT, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE, DEXTROSE, POTASSIUM IODIDE (0.006%) SODIUM BICARBONATE

Allergens and diets

Vegan
Vegetarian
Gluten-free
Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

who.int
Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

efsa.europa.eu
Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

“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
Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

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