Common beans
Great Value Seasoned Black Beans
15 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- No additives
Why it scores 82
Great Value Seasoned Black Beans scores 82 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
- minus 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- plus 3 points No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. 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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Black Beans Bush's Best · 15 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organic Black Beans Bush's Best · 130 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Organic Black Beans 365 Whole Foods Market · 15 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Black Beans O organics (in-house Safeway brand) · 15 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher -
Black beans S&W · 120 oz/3.40 kg Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 18 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Seasoned Black Beans
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 4.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 18.5 = 81.5 → 82
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 17.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.6 g |
| Protein | 6.2 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
water, black beans, contains less than 2% of: salt, onion powder, spices, garlic powder, natural flavor,
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
More common beans on GoodSwap
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ZERO Sugar Added Baked Beans Bush's Best · 780 g Ultra-processedContains non-nutritive sweetenersNo synthetic dyes Score 41 out of 100 Okay -
Baked Beans Bush's · 15.8 oz Ultra-processed Score 70 out of 100 Good -
Organic Black Beans Eden · 130 g Certified organicNo additives Score 100 out of 100 Excellent -
Grillin' Beans Steakhouse Recipe Bush's Best · 624 g Ultra-processedContains added sugarsNo synthetic dyes Score 26 out of 100 Poor -
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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.”
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