Pastas
Trader Joe's Pearled Couscous
8 oz
Score
- No additives
Why it scores 100
Trader Joe's Pearled Couscous scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 5 points Simple whole food: A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. Info
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2 points Energy 360 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Pearled Couscous
START100
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 360 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
subtotal−2
Bonuses
- Simple whole food plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
subtotal+8
TOTAL 100Excellent
100 + 6 = 100
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 360 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 52 g |
| Sugars | 1.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 7.7 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 100 g
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
Wheat Flour
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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