Refried beans
Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 82
Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans scores 82 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 3 points Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Traditional Refried Beans
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 78 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 11.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (128 g)
Ingredients
- Cooked Beans
- Water
- Lard
- Salt
- Distilled Vinegar
- Potassium Salt
- Chili Pepper
- Onion Powder
- Spices
- Natural Flavor
- Garlic Powder
Label text, as published
Cooked Beans, Water, less than 2% of: Lard, Salt, Distilled Vinegar, Potassium Salt, Chili Pepper, Onion Powder, Spices, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder.MAY CONTAIN: SOY.
Allergens and diets
May contain: Soy
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Rosarita
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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“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