Canned black beans

Kroger Black Beans

Name: Black Beans
Brand: Kroger

Excellent out of 100 High confidence

Why it scores 100

Kroger Black Beans 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
minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
plus 2 points 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

Black Beans

START100

Ingredients

Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points

Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]

subtotal−2.5

Nutrition per 100 g

subtotal+2

Bonuses

Simple whole food plus 5 points

Info A few low-concern ingredients, minimally processed. [1]

subtotal+5

TOTAL 100Excellent

100 + 4.5 = 104.5 → 100

Serving: 0.5 cup (130.0 g)

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

PREPARED BLACK BEANS, WATER, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (ADDED TO PROMOTE FIRMNESS).

Always check the package: recipes change.

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

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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.”

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