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Trader Joe's Traditional Style Fat Free Refried Beans
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Canned common beans

Trader Joe's Traditional Style Fat Free Refried Beans

16 oz

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
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Why it scores 91

Trader Joe's Traditional Style Fat Free Refried Beans scores 91 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. Fiber 3.8 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.

The Receipt

Traditional Style Fat Free Refried Beans

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Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−1
TOTAL 91Excellent

100 − 9 = 91

GTIN 00009359000051 · 2026-05-01

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy92 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates17.7 g
Sugars0.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.8 g
Protein6.2 g
Salt0.9 g

Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Cooked beans (pinto, red and pink beans), water, salt.

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest canned common beans in the US

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov