Stuffed pastas
Kirkland Signature Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 65
Kirkland Signature Spinach & Cheese Ravioli scores 65 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 5 points Salt 1.2 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points Sugars 4.9 g / 100 g: Contains some sugar. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better ravioli and tortellini
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Cheese Ravioli Wegmans Organic · 13 oz/369 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 35 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Spinach & Cheese Ravioli
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors 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
- Sugars 4.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Saturated fat 3.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 1.2 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 252 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 10.7 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 35 = 65
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 252 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 10.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 3.9 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 30.1 g |
| Sugars | 4.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.9 g |
| Protein | 10.7 g |
| Salt | 1.2 g |
Serving: 1 cup (103 g)
Ingredients
- Organic filling (organic ricotta cheese, organic spinach, organic low-moisture mozzarella cheese, organic parmesan cheese, organic sunflower oil, organic sweet whey, organic bread crumbs, organic heavy cream, organic roasted onions, cellulose & organic psyllium fiber, salt, natural flavors, organic corn starch and organic psyllium fiber, organic dehydrated potatoes, organic garlic, organic spices) (not recognized)
Label text, as published
Organic filling (organic ricotta cheese [organic milk, organic vinegar, salt], organic spinach, organic low-moisture mozzarella cheese [pasteurized organic milk, cheese cultures, sea salt, enzymes], organic parmesan cheese [pasteurized organic milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes], organic sunflower oil, organic sweet whey, organic bread crumbs [organic wheat flour, water, salt], organic heavy cream, organic roasted onions, cellulose & organic psyllium fiber, 2% or less of salt, natural flavors, organic corn starch and organic psyllium fiber, organic dehydrated potatoes, organic garlic, organic spices).
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg
May contain: Fish, Crustaceans
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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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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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
who.int
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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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