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Goya Chick Peas Garbanzos
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Cooked chick peas

Goya Chick Peas Garbanzos

15.5 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
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Why it scores 89

Goya Chick Peas Garbanzos scores 89 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. 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.

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The Receipt

Chick Peas Garbanzos

START100

Ingredients

  • Disodium EDTA
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−1
TOTAL 89Excellent

100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89

GTIN 00041331124225 · 2026-09-14

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy98 kcal
Fat1.6 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates10.8 g
Sugars2.5 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.3 g
Protein4.9 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 122 g

Ingredients

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

chick peas, water, salt, disodium EDTA

Allergens and diets

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

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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