Canned common beans
S&W Garbanzos Chick Peas
15.5 oz
Score
Why it scores 89
S&W Garbanzos Chick Peas scores 89 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
- minus 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Calcium disodium EDTA: An ingredient 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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Chick Peas Garbanzos Goya Organics · 122 g No calcium disodium EDTA Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Garbanzo Beans Chick Peas Great Value Organic · 15 oz No calcium disodium EDTA Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Low Sodium Chick Peas King Cole · 15.5 oz No calcium disodium EDTA Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Chick Peas Giant · 15.5 oz No calcium disodium EDTA Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher -
Organic Garbonzos Chick Peas La Preferida · 15 oz/425 g No calcium disodium EDTA Score 100 out of 100 , 11 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Garbanzos Chick Peas
Ingredients
- Calcium disodium EDTA minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 4.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 11.5 = 88.5 → 89
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 92 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)
Ingredients
- Prepared garbanzos (chick peas) (not recognized)
- water
- salt
- sodium metabisulfite and calcium disodium edta (to promote and protect color)
Label text, as published
Prepared garbanzos (chick peas), water, salt, sodium metabisulfite and calcium disodium edta (to promote and protect color).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Paper, Aluminium
Context only: no points in v1.
More canned common beans on GoodSwap
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Traditional Refried Beans Old El Paso · 16 oz (1 lb) 453 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo additivesSeed-oil free Score 59 out of 100 Okay -
Garbanzo Beans 365 Whole Foods Market · 15.5 oz/439 g No additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Great Northern Beans Great Value · 15.5 oz/439 g Score 89 out of 100 Excellent -
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More from S&W
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.”
who.int
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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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