Brown rices
Minute Brown & Wild Rice
125 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 77
Minute Brown & Wild Rice scores 77 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 Sunflower 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Brown & Wild Rice
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 23 = 77
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 176 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (125 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, BROWN RICE, WILD RICE, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER).
Allergens and diets
- 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.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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
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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.”
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