Pastas
Rosina Spinach and Cheese Ravioli
20 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 67
Rosina Spinach and Cheese Ravioli scores 67 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
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Xanthan gum: 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.
Better ravioli and tortellini
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Cheese Ravioli Wegmans Organic · 13 oz/369 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Spinach & cheese ravioli La Pasta Inc · 9 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 89 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Cheese & Spinach Ravioli Wegmans Organic · 13 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 33 points higher -
Artisola organic cheese ravioli Artisola · 8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 95 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Tri-Color Three Cheese Tortellini Priano · 5 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 96 out of 100 , 29 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Spinach and Cheese Ravioli
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
- Locust bean gum minus 2.5 points
- Guar gum minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Energy 164 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Protein 8.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 33 = 67
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 164 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 24 g |
| Sugars | 1.4 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 8.2 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 10 ravioli (146 g)
Ingredients
- FILLING: RICOTTA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, WHEY, VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM)
- WATER
- SPINACH
- MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES)
- ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S AND SHEEP'S MILK, RENNET, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES)
- GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID)
- BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR)
- DRIED WHOLE EGGS
- SALT
- GARLIC POWDER
- SPICES
- FLAVORING (SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS)
- PASTA: ENRICHED DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)
- WATER
- DRIED WHOLE EGGS
- TURMERIC
Label text, as published
FILLING: RICOTTA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, WHEY, VINEGAR, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM), WATER, SPINACH, MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED WHOLE MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S AND SHEEP'S MILK, RENNET, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), GARLIC PUREE (GARLIC, CITRIC ACID), BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR), DRIED WHOLE EGGS, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, FLAVORING (SUNFLOWER OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS). PASTA: ENRICHED DURUM FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, DRIED WHOLE EGGS, TURMERIC.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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