Dips
Mateo's Gourmet Salsa Mild
16 oz
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Mateo's Gourmet Salsa Mild 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 5 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 2 points Fiber 3.3 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Gourmet Salsa Mild
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 11 = 89 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [4]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 2 Tbsp (31 g)
Ingredients
- TOMATOES
- WATER
- JALAPENO PEPPERS
- DEHYDRATED GARLIC
- SALT
- CILANTRO
- RED WINE VINEGAR
- SPICES
- LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE
Label text, as published
TOMATOES, WATER, JALAPENO PEPPERS, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SALT, CILANTRO, RED WINE VINEGAR, SPICES, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Mateo's
Sources
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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.”
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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