Vegetables based foods
Goya Red Kidney Beans
15.5 oz
Score
Why it scores 89
Goya Red Kidney Beans scores 89 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Salt 0.7 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
-
Dark Red Kidney Beans Simple Truth Organic No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Field day organic dark red kidney beans Field Day · 15 oz No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Dark Red Kidney Beans Simply Nature No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Organic dark red kidney beans Meijer · 15 oz/425 g No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Dark Red Kidney Beans No Salt Added Wegmans · 439 g Less processed Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Red Kidney Beans
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 4.1 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 89 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.1 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.1 g |
| Protein | 6.5 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (123 g)
Ingredients
- RED KIDNEY BEANS
- WATER
- SALT
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE ADDED AS A FIRMING AGENT AND DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION
Label text, as published
RED KIDNEY BEANS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE ADDED AS A FIRMING AGENT AND DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More vegetables based foods on GoodSwap
-
Minced California Garlic Kirkland · 1.36 kg Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Cream Cheese Spread Philadelphia · 16 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saturated fat Score 60 out of 100 Good -
Minced Garlic Spice World · 8 oz Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Mashed Potatoes Roasted Garlic Chef's Cupboard · 4 oz Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains emulsifiers studied for gut effects Score 27 out of 100 Poor -
Diced Tomatoes & Green Chilies Ro*tel · 10 oz Ultra-processed Score 80 out of 100 Excellent -
Apple & Walnut Salad with Chicken Taylor Farms · 5.5 oz/156 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsContains seed oilsContains artificial flavors Score 14 out of 100 Bad
More from Goya
Sources
-
“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
-
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