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Simple Truth Black Beans
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Simple Truth Black Beans

130 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
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Why it scores 97

Simple Truth Black Beans scores 97 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. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
  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

Black 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

  • Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [2]
subtotal+2

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 97Excellent

100 − 3 = 97

GTIN 00011110849380 · 2026-01-06

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy85 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates15.4 g
Sugars0.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.8 g
Protein5.4 g
Salt0.3 g

Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)

Ingredients

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

WATER, ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, SEA SALT.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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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. 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