Vegetables from Spain
Ben's Original Ready Rice Spanish Style
250 g
Score
- High in salt
- No additives
Why it scores 79
Ben's Original Ready Rice Spanish Style scores 79 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 7 points Salt 1.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
Capped at 79: High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level).
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better rice
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Spanish Style Riced Cauliflower 365 Whole Foods Market · 12 oz Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 21 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Ready Rice Spanish Style
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.9 g / 100 g minus 7 points
100 − 7 = 93 → capped at 79
Capped at 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [2]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 84 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 5 g |
| Saturated fat | 1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71 g |
| Sugars | 4 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 7 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g |
Serving: 1 pouch (250 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
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Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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.”
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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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.”
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