Salad dressings
California Olive Ranch Balsamic vinaigrette
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains added sugars
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 22
California Olive Ranch Balsamic vinaigrette scores 22 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener): An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
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 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 , 49 points higher -
Simply Balsamic Vinaigrette Marzetti No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 63 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
MOZZARELLA AND TOMATO SALAD with Balsamic Vinaigrette Trader Joe's Less salt · No added sugars Score 77 out of 100 , 55 points higher -
Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette (57141) Litehouse · 11.25 fl oz/332 mL Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 79 out of 100 , 57 points higher -
Organic Balsamic Vinaigrette 365 Whole Foods Market · 16 fl oz/1 PT/473 mL No added sugars · No fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) Score 65 out of 100 , 43 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Balsamic vinaigrette
Ingredients
- Fruit juice concentrate (sweetener) minus 20 points
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Sugars 16.7 g / 100 g minus 8 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 7 points
- Energy 167 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 78 = 22
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 salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [6]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.7 g |
| Sugars | 16.7 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 portion (30 ml)
Ingredients
- water
- balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar, red grape must)
- extra virgin olive oil
- cane sugar (high concern)
- sea salt
- garlic powder
- xanthan gum
- dried rosemary
- dried thyme
Label text, as published
water, balsamic vinegar (red wine vinegar, red grape must), extra virgin olive oil, cane sugar, sea salt, garlic powder, xanthan gum, dried rosemary, dried thyme
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Classic Ranch Yogurt Dressing & Dip Bolthouse Farms · 12 fl oz/355 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 34 out of 100 Poor -
Dressing dip Marie's · 12 fl oz/354 mL Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fatContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 39 out of 100 Poor -
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More from California Olive Ranch
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Global Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil California Olive Ranch · 750 mL Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
100% California Extra Virgin Olive Oil California Olive Ranch · 750 mL/25.4 fl oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Global Medium Extra Virgin Olive Oil California Olive Ranch · 1 L Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Extra Virgin Olive Oil California Olive Ranch Score 100 out of 100 Excellent
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”
who.int
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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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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“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)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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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