Dips
Simply Nature Thick & Chunky Salsa
Score
- Contains added sugars
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Simply Nature Thick & Chunky Salsa scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better salsa
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Thick & Chunky Mild Salsa Simply Truth Organic · 30 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organics thick salsa chunky mild H-E-B Organics · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic Thick & Chunky Salsa Trader Joe's · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 94 out of 100 , 15 points higher -
Thick and chunky salsa medium heat True Goodness Organic by Meijer · 30 g No added sugars · No sugar Score 97 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
HEB Organics Thick Salsa Chunky Medium H-E-B Organics · 16 oz No added sugars · No sugar 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
Thick & Chunky Salsa
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 21 = 79
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 33 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (30 g)
Ingredients
- ORGANIC DICED TOMATOES IN ORGANIC TOMATO JUICE
- ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE (WATER, ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE)
- ORGANIC ONION
- ORGANIC GREEN BELL PEPPERS
- ORGANIC DRIED ONION
- ORGANIC CANE SUGAR (high concern)
- SALT
- ORGANIC JALAPENO PEPPERS
- ORGANIC GARLIC
- ORGANIC WHITE VINEGAR
- ORGANIC CILANTRO
- ORGANIC CUMIN POWDER
- ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER
- ORGANIC CHIPOTLE PEPPER POWDER
- ORGANIC DRIED CILANTRO
Label text, as published
ORGANIC DICED TOMATOES IN ORGANIC TOMATO JUICE, ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE (WATER, ORGANIC TOMATO PASTE), ORGANIC ONION, ORGANIC GREEN BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC DRIED ONION, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, SALT, ORGANIC JALAPENO PEPPERS, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC WHITE VINEGAR, ORGANIC CILANTRO, ORGANIC CUMIN POWDER, ORGANIC BLACK PEPPER, ORGANIC CHIPOTLE PEPPER POWDER, ORGANIC DRIED CILANTRO.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Simply Nature
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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov