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Great Value Traditional Refried Beans
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Canned common beans

Great Value Traditional Refried Beans

16 oz/1 lb/453 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 94

Great Value Traditional Refried Beans scores 94 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 0.9 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. 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.

The Receipt

Traditional Refried Beans

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.9 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Fiber 4.2 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−1

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 94Excellent

100 − 6 = 94

GTIN 00078742142210 · 2026-08-21

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy92 kcal
Fat0.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates15 g
Sugars0.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber4.2 g
Protein5 g
Salt0.9 g

Serving: 0.5 Cup (130 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

Prepared beans, water, contains less than 2% of: refined lard (bht added to protect flavor), salt, vinegar, onion powder, garlic powder, spice, chili pepper.

Allergens and diets

  • Not vegan
  • Not vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  3. 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.”

    cdn.realfood.gov