Frozen vegetables
Green Giant Antioxidant Blend
7 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 80
Green Giant Antioxidant Blend 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 Xanthan gum: 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.
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The Receipt
Antioxidant Blend
Ingredients
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 51 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.5 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 5.6 g |
| Sugars | 2.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.5 g |
| Protein | 1.5 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 serving (198 g)
Ingredients
- Broccoli
- Carrots
- Red and Yellow Bell Peppers
- Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Water
- Salt
- Garlic Powder
- Spices
- Xanthan Gum
Label text, as published
Broccoli, Carrots, Red and Yellow Bell Peppers, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Water, Salt, Garlic Powder, Spices, Xanthan Gum.
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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