Red beans
Bush's Best Dark Red Kidney Beans
130 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
Why it scores 36
Bush's Best Dark Red Kidney Beans scores 36 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 20 points Dextrose: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
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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Dark Red Kidney Beans Giant · 15.5 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 86 out of 100 , 50 points higher -
Dark Red Kidney Beans Hannaford · 15.5 oz/439 g Not ultra-processed · No dextrose Score 77 out of 100 , 41 points higher -
Dark Red Kidney Beans Simple Truth Organic Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 64 points higher -
Dark Red Kidney Beans Kroger · 15.5 oz No added sugars · No sugar Score 81 out of 100 , 45 points higher -
Field day organic dark red kidney beans Field Day · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · No added sugars Score 100 out of 100 , 64 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Dark Red Kidney Beans
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Dextrose minus 20 points
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Disodium EDTA minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 64 = 36
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 92 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.9 g |
| Sugars | 2.3 g |
| Added sugars | 1.5 g |
| Fiber | 3.8 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 mg (130 g)
Ingredients
- Prepared Dark Red Kidney Beans
- Water
- Sugar (high concern)
- Salt
- Dextrose (high concern)
- Calcium Chloride (Firming Agent)
- Disodium EDTA (To Promote Color Retention)
Label text, as published
Prepared Dark Red Kidney Beans, Water, Sugar, Salt, Dextrose, Calcium Chloride (Firming Agent), and Disodium EDTA (To Promote Color Retention).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More red beans on GoodSwap
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Dark Red Kidney Beans Dakota's Pride · 15.5 oz Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 61 out of 100 Good -
Light Red Kidney Beans Great Value · 15.5 oz/439 g Ultra-processed Score 78 out of 100 Good -
Dark Red Kidney Beans Simply Nature Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Dark Red Kidney Beans Great Value · 15.5 oz/439 g Ultra-processedContains added sugars Score 57 out of 100 Okay -
Organic Red Kidney Beans O Organics · 15 oz/425 g Certified organic Score 97 out of 100 Excellent
More from Bush's Best
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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