Food
Casa Mamita Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 61
Casa Mamita Black Bean and Corn Salsa scores 61 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.3 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better salsa
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Corn black bean red pepper salsa Desert Pepper · 16 oz/454 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 89 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Muir Glen black bean & corn salsa Muir Glen · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 94 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Corn Salsa Wegmans · 16 oz/1 lb/454 g Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 98 out of 100 , 37 points higher -
Mild Salsa Wellsley Farms · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher -
Organic Medium Salsa Seven Farms · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 39 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Black Bean and Corn Salsa
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 39.5 = 60.5 → 61
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 78 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.6 g |
| Sugars | 3.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 3.1 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 2 tbsp (32 g)
Ingredients
- DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE
- WATER
- BLACK BEANS
- CORN
- DISTILLED VINEGAR
- YELLOW BELL PEPPERS
- JALAPEÑO PEPPERS
- RED BELL PEPPERS
- SALT
- SUGAR (high concern)
- LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE
- DRIED ONION
- SPICES
- DRIED CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPER
- DRIED GARLIC
- XANTHAN GUM
Label text, as published
DICED TOMATOES IN TOMATO JUICE, WATER, BLACK BEANS, CORN, DISTILLED VINEGAR, YELLOW BELL PEPPERS, JALAPEÑO PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, SALT, SUGAR, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, DRIED ONION, SPICES, DRIED CHIPOTLE CHILI PEPPER, DRIED GARLIC, XANTHAN GUM
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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“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