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S&W Garbanzos Chick Peas

Name: Garbanzos Chick Peas
Brand: S&W

15.5 oz/439 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence

Why it scores 92

S&W Garbanzos Chick Peas scores 92 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 2.5 points Calcium disodium EDTA: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
plus 2 points Fiber 4.6 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

Garbanzos Chick Peas

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Ingredients

Calcium disodium EDTA minus 2.5 points

Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]

subtotal−2.5

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

subtotal+2

TOTAL 92Excellent

100 − 8.5 = 91.5 → 92

Serving: 1/2 cup (130 g)

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

PREPARED GARBANZOS (CHICK PEAS), WATER, SALT, SODIUM METABISULFITE AND CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROMOTE AND PROTECT COLOR).

Always check the package: recipes change.

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

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

doi.org
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.”

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