Prepared meats
Bush's Best Cannellini Beans
130 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 79
Bush's Best Cannellini Beans scores 79 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.2 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. 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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Cannellini Beans Good & Gather · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
No Salt Added Cannellini Beans Organics · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Organic Cannellini Beans 365 Whole Foods Market · 15.5 oz/439 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Cannellini beans Lidl · 439 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
Cannellini Beans 365 Whole Foods Market · 13.4 oz/380 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cannellini 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 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 6.2 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 21.5 = 78.5 → 79
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 85 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.2 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)
Ingredients
- Prepared Cannellini Beans (White Kidney Beans)
- Water
- Salt
- Calcium Chloride (Firming Agent)
- Calcium Disodium EDTA (Promotes Color Retention)
Label text, as published
Prepared Cannellini Beans (White Kidney 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.
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