Black-eyed peas

Great Value Black Eyed Peas

Name: Black Eyed Peas
Brand: Great Value

439 g

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence

Why it scores 91

Great Value Black Eyed Peas scores 91 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
minus 2.5 points Disodium EDTA: An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
plus 2 points Fiber 3.1 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Black Eyed Peas

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Ingredients

Disodium EDTA minus 2.5 points

Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]

subtotal−2.5

Processing

Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points

Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]

subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

subtotal+1

TOTAL 91Excellent

100 − 9.5 = 90.5 → 91

Serving: 1 portion (130 g)

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.

Label text, as published

BLACK EYED PEAS WATER, SALT, DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROMOTE COLOR RETENTION).

Always check the package: recipes change.

Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

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Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

“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

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

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