Canned legumes
Frontera Organic Refried Beans
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Seed-oil free
Why it scores 86
Frontera Organic Refried Beans scores 86 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 1.1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better refried beans
-
Organic Pinto Refried Beans Salsa-Style Sprouts Farmers Market Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Organic Vegetarian Refried Beans Field Day · 130 g Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Organic Fat Free Refried Pinto Beans O Organics · 454 g Not ultra-processed Score 99 out of 100 , 13 points higher -
Organic refried black beans Good and Gather Organic · 16 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Vegetarian Organic Refried Black Beans (Light In Sodium) Amy's · 15.4 oz (437 g) Not ultra-processed Score 96 out of 100 , 10 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Refried Beans
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1.1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 4.9 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 14.5 = 85.5 → 86
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 89 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 13.8 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.9 g |
| Protein | 4.1 g |
| Salt | 1.1 g |
Serving: 0.5 cup (123 g)
Ingredients
- COOKED ORGANIC PINTO BEANS
- WATER
- ORGANIC COCONUT OIL
- ORGANIC CIDER VINEGAR
- SALT
- ORGANIC ONION POWDER
- ORGANIC CUMIN
- ORGANIC CHILI PEPPER
- ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER
- ORGANIC RICE FIBER
- NATURAL FLAVORS (SUNFLOWER Oil)
Label text, as published
COOKED ORGANIC PINTO BEANS, WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, ORGANIC CIDER VINEGAR, SALT, ORGANIC ONION POWDER, ORGANIC CUMIN, ORGANIC CHILI PEPPER, ORGANIC GARLIC POWDER, ORGANIC RICE FIBER, NATURAL FLAVORS (SUNFLOWER Oil)
Allergens and diets
May contain: Soy
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Metal
Context only: no points in v1.
More canned legumes on GoodSwap
Sources
-
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
-
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
-
“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
-
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
-
7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”
ecfr.gov
-
“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