Pinto beans
Good & Gather Pinto Beans
15 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 75
Good & Gather Pinto Beans scores 75 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 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: 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 canned and dried beans
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Pinto Beans Simply Nature Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Organic Pinto Beans Sprouts Farmers Market · 15.5 oz/439 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Pinto Beans Simple Truth Organic · 15 oz/425 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Pinto Beans Finest Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Pinto Beans No Salt Added Beans H-E-B Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Pinto Beans
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Calcium disodium EDTA 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 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 85 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1/2 cup (130 g)
Ingredients
- Prepared pinto beans
- water
- salt
- calcium chloride (firming agent)
- calcium disodium edta (promotes color retention)
Label text, as published
Prepared pinto beans, water, salt, calcium chloride (firming agent), calcium disodium edta (promotes color retention).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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