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Libby's Cut Green Beans
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Canned green beans

Libby's Cut Green Beans

15 oz (425 g)

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
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Why it scores 92

Libby's Cut Green Beans scores 92 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 0.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Cut Green Beans

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Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.6 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
subtotal−3

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 92Excellent

100 − 8 = 92

GTIN 00037100033188 · 2026-06-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy12 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates2.5 g
Sugars0.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0.8 g
Protein0.8 g
Salt0.6 g

Serving: 0.5 cup (120 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

GREEN BEANS, WATER, SALT.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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