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Goya Pink Beans
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Canned common beans

Goya Pink Beans

15.5 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
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Why it scores 94

Goya Pink Beans scores 94 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  2. Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
  3. Calcium disodium EDTA: An ingredient 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.

The Receipt

Pink Beans

START100

Ingredients

  • Calcium chloride
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Calcium disodium EDTA
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−5

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Fiber 3.2 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−1
TOTAL 94Excellent

100 − 6 = 94

GTIN 00041331124065 · 2026-06-15

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy81 kcal
Fat0 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates15.3 g
Sugars0.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.2 g
Protein4.8 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 1 serving (124 g)

Ingredients

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

PINK BEANS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE ADDED AS A FIRMING AGENT, AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA ADDED TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION.

Allergens and diets

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

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Packaging

Paper, Metal

Context only: no points in v1.

Healthiest canned common beans in the US

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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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov