Cereals and their products
Bob's Red Mill Tri-color Pearl Couscous
454 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 84
Bob's Red Mill Tri-color Pearl Couscous scores 84 out of 100 (Excellent) 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 2 points Energy 382 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
- plus 2 points Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Tri-color Pearl Couscous
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 382 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 14.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 16 = 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 382 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 14.5 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (55 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Wheat flour, spinach powder, tomato powder, annatto (color).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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