Black olives in oil
Tassos Kalamata Olives
770 g
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 79
Tassos Kalamata Olives scores 79 out of 100 (Good) 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 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better olives
-
Greek Kalamata Olives Trader Joe's Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Organic Extra Virgin Spanish Olive Oli Trader Joe's · 16.9 fl oz (1 pt 9 fl oz) 500 mL Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Blend Soybean and Extra Virgin Olive Oils Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
California Ripe Pitted Olives Medium Lindsay · oz Less salt Score 96 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
Large Pitted Ripe Olives Kroger · 170 g Less salt Score 95 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
Kalamata Olives
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 233 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 13 = 87 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [5]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 233 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 14.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 15.0g
Ingredients
- Fermented and pasterized pitted kalmatta olive variety
- water
- sea salt
- red wine vinegar
- tassos extra virgin olive oil
- herbs
Label text, as published
Fermented and pasterized pitted kalmatta olive variety, water, sea salt, red wine vinegar, tassos extra virgin olive oil, herbs.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
-
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
-
“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
-
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
-
“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk