Vegetables from Spain
Minute Brown Rice
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 78
Minute Brown Rice scores 78 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 Soybean 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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Cooked Brown Rice Minsley · 6 Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Organic Brown Rice Trader Joe's · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Steamed Brown Rice Grain Trust · 30 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Brown Jasmine Rice Lundberg Family Farms · 8 oz/227 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Brown Rice Success · 14 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Brown Rice
Ingredients
- Soybean 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
- Fiber 3.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 192 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 1 cup (125 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE, SOYBEAN 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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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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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