Frozen vegetables
Green Giant Seasoned Veggies Mediterranean Blend
9 oz/255 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 74
Green Giant Seasoned Veggies Mediterranean Blend scores 74 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 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soybean oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Seasoned Veggies Mediterranean Blend
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 26 = 74
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 106 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.3 g |
| Sugars | 2.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 0.75 cup (85 g)
Ingredients
- Red Potatoes
- Zucchini
- Carrots
- Yellow Carrots
- Soybean Oil
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Spices
- Dried Garlic
- Natural Flavors a Cheese (M Cuines Eymes)
- Butter (Cream, natural Flavor)
- Nonfat Milk
- Distilled Vinegar
- Lactic Acid
- Enzymes]
- Lemon Juice Solids
- Onion Powder
- Citric Acid
- Olive oil
Label text, as published
Red Potatoes, Zucchini, Carrots, Yellow Carrots, Soybean Oil, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spices, Dried Garlic, Natural Flavors a Cheese (M Cuines Eymes), Butter (Cream, natural Flavor), Nonfat Milk, Distilled Vinegar, Lactic Acid, Enzymes], Lemon Juice Solids, Onion Powder, Citric Acid, Olive oil.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Green Giant
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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“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