Plant-based pickles
Grillo's Pickles Spears Classic Dill
52 fl oz/1.625 Quart/1538
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Grillo's Pickles Spears Classic Dill 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
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 Receipt
Pickles Spears Classic Dill
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 13 = 87 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 18 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 spear (28 g)
Ingredients
- CUCUMBERS
- BRINE (WATER, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, SALT) (not recognized)
- GARLIC
- DILL
- GRAPE LEAVES
Label text, as published
CUCUMBERS, BRINE (WATER, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, SALT), GARLIC, DILL, GRAPE LEAVES.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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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