Lentils
Great Value Organic lentils
15 oz/425 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 80
Great Value Organic lentils scores 80 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 2.5 points Calcium chloride: An additive 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.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic lentils
START100
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
subtotal−2.5
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
subtotal−18
TOTAL 80Excellent
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 85 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.3 g |
| Protein | 5.4 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)
Ingredients
High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published
WATER, ORGANIC LENTILS, SEA SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE (FIRMING AGENT).
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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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
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