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La Preferida Refried black beans
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Canned common beans

La Preferida Refried black beans

30 oz

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 96

La Preferida Refried black beans scores 96 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
  3. Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Refried black beans

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.6 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [2]
  • Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal+1

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 96Excellent

100 − 4 = 96

GTIN 00071524100453 · 2025-12-11

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy100 kcal
Fat1.1 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates16.9 g
Sugars0 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.8 g
Protein5.4 g
Salt0.6 g

Serving: 1 portion (130 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Cooked black beans, water, salt, lard, garlic powder, onion powder.

Allergens and diets

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Healthiest canned common beans in the US

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Sources

  1. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov