Meals
Seeds of Change Organic Spanish Style Rice with Quinoa, Peppers & Corn
8.5 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 76
Seeds of Change Organic Spanish Style Rice with Quinoa, Peppers & Corn scores 76 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
- plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better quinoa, couscous and other grains
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Organic Yellow Corn Polenta Bob's Red Mill · 24 oz/680 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Hundred percent whole grain brown rice with ancient grains Simple Truth Organic · 8.8 oz Not ultra-processed · No soy lecithin Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Sprouted Quinoa Enray Inc. · 12 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Tricolor Quinoa Trader Joe's · 454 g Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
Organic Whole Grain Tri-Color Quinoa Bob's Red Mill · 13 oz Not ultra-processed · No seed oils Score 100 out of 100 , 24 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Organic Spanish Style Rice with Quinoa, Peppers & Corn
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 193 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
- Fiber 3.3 g / 100 g plus 2 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 24 = 76
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 193 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.3 g |
| Trans fat | 0.3 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g |
| Protein | 4 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 cup (150 g)
Ingredients
- water
- whole grain brown rice
- corn
- red bell peppers
- sunflower oil
- whole grain quinoa
- sea salt
- tomato powder
- spices
- soy lecithin
- onion powder
- garlic powder
- red bell pepper flavor (red bell pepper puree, natural flavor, miso, flavor)
- paprika* (color)
- cilantro flavor (flavor, cilantro, natural flavor)
Label text, as published
water, whole grain brown rice*, corn*, red bell peppers*, sunflower oil*, whole grain quinoa*, sea salt, tomato powder*, spices*, soy lecithin*, onion powder*, garlic powder*, red bell pepper flavor* [red bell pepper puree*, natural flavor, miso* (fermented soybeans*, salt), flavor*], paprika* (color), cilantro flavor* (flavor*, cilantro*, natural flavor),
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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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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
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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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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
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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