Black beans
S&W Black Beans
15 oz/425 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 84
S&W Black Beans scores 84 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
- plus 4 points Fiber 7.7 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: 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 canned and dried beans
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Organic Black Beans 365 Whole Foods Market · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Black Beans O organics (in-house Safeway brand) · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Black Beans No Salt Added 365 Whole Foods Market · 15 oz/425 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Black Beans organic Low Sodium Simple Truth · 15 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher -
Black Beans Simply Nature Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 16 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Black Beans
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Fiber 7.7 g / 100 g plus 4 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 85 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 7.7 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
PREPARED BLACK BEANS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING AGENT).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More black beans on GoodSwap
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Black Beans Bush's Best · 15 oz No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Black Beans Reduced Sodium Bush's Best · 425 g No additives Score 96 out of 100 Excellent -
Black Beans Goya · 15.5 oz No additives Score 97 out of 100 Excellent -
Cuban Black Beans A Dozen Cousins · 10 oz No additivesSeed-oil free Score 94 out of 100 Excellent - Black Beans 365 Everyday Value · 15 oz Contains added sugarsContains seed oilsNo additivesContains whole grains Score 76 out of 100 Good
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Black beans Aunt Penny's No additives Score 97 out of 100 Excellent
More from S&W
Sources
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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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“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