Brown rices
Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa
8.8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 78
Minute Brown Rice & Quinoa 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 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.
The Receipt
Brown Rice & Quinoa
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.4 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 22 = 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 176 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 33.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.2 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.4 g |
Serving: 1 cup (125 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
WATER, BROWN RICE, RED QUINOA, SUNFLOWER OIL, SEA SALT, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN (EMULSIFIER). RIVIANA FOODS INC. HOUSTON, TX 77019 U.S.A. Riviana RIVIANA FOODS INC. OVER STIR & Microwa Cover and
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.”
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