Food
Mi Pueblo Tostadas
Score
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 79
Mi Pueblo Tostadas scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 5 points Salt 1.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 3 points Energy 485 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Capped at 79: High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better taco shells and tostadas
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Corn Tostada Baked Traditional Charras Less salt · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
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Tostadas horneadas Less salt · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Non GMO Taco Shells Casa Fiesta · 4.5 oz Less salt · No seed oils Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Tostada Style Dehydrated Corn Tostadas La Fe · 33.5 oz/950 g Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Tostadas
Ingredients
- Vegetable oil (unspecified) minus 2.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.7 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 485 kcal / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 6.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 6.5 = 93.5 → 94 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [7]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 485 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 21.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.7 g |
| Protein | 6.1 g |
| Salt | 1.7 g |
Serving: 2 tostadas (33 g)
Ingredients
- CORN MASA FLOUR
- VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OLEIN)
- SEA SALT
- CALCIUM HYDROXIDE
- CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFYING AGENT)
- CHICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
CORN MASA FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM OLEIN), SEA SALT, CALCIUM HYDROXIDE, CITRIC ACID (ACIDIFYING AGENT), AND CHICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING AGENT)
Allergens and diets
- Not palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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