Canned common beans
Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans
16 oz (1 lb) 453 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 59
Old El Paso Traditional Refried Beans scores 59 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- 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
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
Traditional Refried Beans
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 41 = 59
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 75 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 10.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1/2 cup (120 g)
Ingredients
- Lard
- salt
- tomato paste
- cumin
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- chili pepper
- hydrogenated lard
- sugar (high concern)
- Ingredients derived from a bioengineered source (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Lard, salt, tomato paste, cumin, onion powder, garlic powder, chili pepper, hydrogenated lard, sugar Ingredients derived from a bioengineered source
Allergens and diets
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper, Recyclable metals
Context only: no points in v1.
More canned common beans on GoodSwap
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Chili Mac Beans, Macaroni Pasta & Meat Campbell's · 18.8 oz (1 lb 2.8 oz) 533 g Ultra-processedHigh in saltContains added sugarsContains seed oils Score 17 out of 100 Bad -
Brown Sugar Hickory Baked Beans Bush's Best · 794 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 23 out of 100 Poor -
Organic garbanzo beans 365 Everyday Value · 15.5 oz/439 g Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
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More from Old El Paso
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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“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