Condiments
Drench Balsamic fig vinaigrette
Score
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 41
Drench Balsamic fig vinaigrette scores 41 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better vinaigrettes and Italian dressings
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Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette (57141) Litehouse · 11.25 fl oz/332 mL No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 79 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Olive oil balsamic dressing Stonewall Kitchen · 330 mL/11 fl oz No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 79 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD with Balsamic Vinaigrette Trader Joe's No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 77 out of 100 , 36 points higher -
Zesty Italian Chosen Foods · 8 oz No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 79 out of 100 , 38 points higher -
Organic Light Balsamic Vinaigrette 365 Whole Foods Market · 16 fl oz/1 PT/473 mL No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 71 out of 100 , 30 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Balsamic fig vinaigrette
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
- Honey minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 13.3 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Saturated fat 3.3 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 333 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 59 = 41
Can’t score above 79. Contains fruit juice concentrate (sweetener), an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Can’t score above 79. High in fat (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 333 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 30 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.3 g |
| Sugars | 13.3 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 ml)
Ingredients
- Balsamic vinegar (cooked, concentrated grape must, red wine vinegar)
- avocado oil
- orange juice
- honey (high concern)
- figs (water)
- olive oil
- granulated garlic
- sea salt
- black pepper
Label text, as published
Balsamic vinegar (cooked , concentrated grape must, red wine vinegar), avocado oil, orange juice*, honey*, figs (water), olive oil, granulated garlic, sea salt, black pepper
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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.”
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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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
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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)”
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