Rices
Minute White Rice
8.8 oz/250 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 76
Minute White Rice scores 76 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Soy lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better rice
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Sticky White Rice Innovasian · 18 oz/510 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Cooked White Rice CJ Foods · 7.4 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Microwavable White Rice Basmati Earthly Grains · 8.8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic White Jasmine Rice Lotus Foods · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Long Grain White Original Enriched Parboiled Rice Ben's Original · 2 lb Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
White Rice
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.3 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 24 = 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 152 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.6 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 cup (125 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, SOY LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Minute
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org