Rice dishes
Minute Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice
1 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 71
Minute Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice scores 71 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 Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. 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
Cilantro & Lime Jasmine Rice
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 184 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 29 = 71
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 184 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 36.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.8 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 125g
Ingredients
- WATER
- JASMINE RICE
- SUNFLOWER OIL
- CILANTRO
- SEA SALT
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- LIME JUICE
- SUNFLOWER LECITHIN
- GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE
Label text, as published
WATER, JASMINE RICE, SUNFLOWER OIL, CILANTRO, SEA SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, LIME JUICE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE
Allergens and diets
- 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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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