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Red Boat Fish Sauce
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Nuoc mam sauce

Red Boat Fish Sauce

250 mL

Good out of 100 Medium confidence
  • High in salt
  • No additives
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Why it scores 79

Red Boat Fish Sauce scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 24.2 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Protein 28 g / 100 g: A good source of protein. Info

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.

The Receipt

Fish Sauce

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 24.2 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [2]
  • Protein 28 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [3]
subtotal−5
TOTAL 79Good

100 − 13 = 87 → capped at 79

Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]

GTIN 00736211605382 · 2026-03-25

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy108 kcal
Fat0.5 g
Saturated fat0.1 g
Carbohydrates0.5 g
Sugars0.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein28 g
Salt24.2 g

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Black Anchovies, Sea Salt

Allergens and diets

Contains: Fish

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Packaging

Glass

Context only: no points in v1.

Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  3. 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.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  4. 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)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk