Red beans
Great Value Light Red Kidney Beans
15.5 oz/439 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 78
Great Value Light Red Kidney Beans scores 78 out of 100 (Good) 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 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
- minus 2.5 points 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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Light Red Kidney Beans Wholesome Pantry · 15.5 oz/439 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Light red kidney beans Morrison Farms · 1 lb (454 g) Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Light Red Kidney Beans Hannaford · 43 g Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Light Red Kidney Beans Pappy's Pantry · 16 oz (1 lb) Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher -
Light Red Kidney Beans Good & Gather · 16 oz Not ultra-processed · No calcium chloride Score 100 out of 100 , 22 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Light Red Kidney Beans
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Disodium EDTA minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Fiber 5.4 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 22.5 = 77.5 → 78
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 85 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.6 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g |
| Fiber | 5.4 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.3 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)
Ingredients
- LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS
- WATER
- SALT
- CALCIUM CHLORIDE (TO HELP MAINTAIN FIRMNESS)
- DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION)
Label text, as published
LIGHT RED KIDNEY BEANS, WATER, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (TO HELP MAINTAIN FIRMNESS), DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION).
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- 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.”
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