White Basmati rices
Royal Basmati Rice
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 72
Royal Basmati Rice 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 3 points Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Sunflower oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better rice
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Basmati rice Good & Gather · 8.8 oz/249 g Not ultra-processed · No gum arabic (acacia) Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Microwavable White Rice Basmati Earthly Grains · 8.8 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Basmati Rice Carolina · 5 lb Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Basmati Naturally Fragrant Rice Mahatma · 32 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher -
Organic Basmati Rice Trader Joe's · 2 lb Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 28 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Basmati Rice
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.7 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Protein 8.6 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 28 = 72
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 164 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 78 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 1.1 g |
| Protein | 8.6 g |
| Salt | 0.7 g |
Serving: 65 g
Ingredients
Label text, as published
water, basmati rice, sunflower and/or canola oil, salt, acacia gum, xanthan gum
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Royal
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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“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