Prepared meats
Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 83
Rosarita Traditional Refried Beans scores 83 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 6.3 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Authentic refried beans La Preferida Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 17 points higher -
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Organic Vegetarian Refried Beans Field Day · 130 g Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
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 0.6 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 6.3 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 17.5 = 82.5 → 83
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 86 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 6.3 g |
| Protein | 3.9 g |
| Salt | 0.6 g |
Serving: 128 g
Ingredients
- cooked beans
- water
- lard
- distilled vinegar. salt
- chili pepper
- onion conagra be po. box 3634 powder (not recognized)
- spices
- natural flavor
- garlic powder
Label text, as published
cooked beans, water, less than 2% of: lard, distilled vinegar. salt, chili pepper, onion conagra be po. box 3634 powder, spices, natural flavor, garlic powder. may contain: soy. total sodium content has been lowered from 580mg to 350mg chicago l rek
Allergens and diets
May contain: Soy
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
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