Why it scores 100
Rice Select Tri-Color Orzo scores 100 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
- minus 2 points Energy 375 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
- plus 2 points Fiber 3.6 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
Tri-Color Orzo
START100
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 375 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 3.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 12.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
subtotal+2
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
subtotal+3
TOTAL 100Excellent
100 + 5 = 100
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 375 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 71.4 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 12.5 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 0.33 cup (56 g)
Ingredients
- DURUM WHEAT FLOUR
- SPINACH POWDER
- TOMATO POWDER
- NIACIN
- FERROUS SULFATE (IRON)
- THIAMIN MONONITRATE
- RIBOFLAVIN
- FOLIC ACID
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
DURUM WHEAT FLOUR, SPINACH POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE (IRON), THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID
Allergens and diets
Contains: Wheat, Gluten
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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.”
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