Eggs
Just Egg Folded plant eggs
227 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 72
Just Egg Folded plant eggs scores 72 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 1.4 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
The Receipt
Folded plant eggs
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Sodium acid pyrophosphate minus 2.5 points
- Calcium phosphate minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1.4 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Protein 8.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28.5 = 71.5 → 72
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 140 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 8.8 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 8.8 g |
| Salt | 1.4 g |
Serving: 1 piece (57 g)
Ingredients
- Water
- Mung Bean Protein (not recognized)
- Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil
- Corn Starch
- Baking Powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate)
- Dehydrated Garlic
- Dehydrated Onion
- Carrot Extractives (color)
- Turmeric Extractives (color)
- Salt
- Transglutaminase
Label text, as published
Water, Mung Bean Protein, Expeller-Pressed Canola Oil, Corn Starch, Baking Powder (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate), Dehydrated Garlic, Dehydrated Onion, Carrot Extractives (color), Turmeric Extractives (color), Salt, Transglutaminase
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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.”
doi.org
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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