Basmati rices
Ben's Original Brown Basmati
8.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 80
Ben's Original Brown Basmati scores 80 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 2.5 points Soy lecithin: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better rice
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Organic brown basmati rice O Organics · 32 oz/2 lb/907 g Not ultra-processed · No soy lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 20 points higher -
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Organic Brown Basmati Rice Whole Foods Market · 8.8 oz/250 g Not ultra-processed · No soy lecithin Score 99 out of 100 , 19 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
Brown Basmati
Ingredients
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.6 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 28.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.7 g |
| Protein | 4.2 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 pouch (240 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
water, brown basmati rice: less than 2% of canola oilt. soy lecithin. †
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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
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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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