Refried beans
Old El Paso Marca Exclusiva Fat Free Refried Beans
453 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 84
Old El Paso Marca Exclusiva Fat Free Refried Beans scores 84 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Fat Free Refried Beans
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 4.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 16 = 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 73 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 12.9 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 portion (124 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Cooked Pinto Beans, Water. Contains less container than 2% of: Salt, Tomato Paste, Sea Salt (potassium magnesium chloride, salt), Chili Pepper, Spice, Sugar, Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Garlic Powder.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Old El Paso Marca Exclusiva
Sources
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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