Basmati rices
Ben's Original Ready Rice BASMATI
17.3 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 75
Ben's Original Ready Rice BASMATI scores 75 out of 100 (Good) 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 Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better rice
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Microwavable White Rice Basmati Earthly Grains · 8.8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Basmati rice Good & Gather · 8.8 oz/249 g Not ultra-processed · No soy lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Ready To Eat Rice Jaspberry Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Basmati Rice Carolina · 5 lb Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Ready Rice Whole Grain Brown Ben's Original · 8.8 oz Not ultra-processed · No soy lecithin Score 98 out of 100 , 23 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Ready Rice BASMATI
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 25.5 = 74.5 → 75
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 157 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 31.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 3.6 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 cup (140 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
Water, basmati rice, less than 2% of: canola oil and/or sunflower oil, soy lecithin
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Ben's Original
Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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.”
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