Food
Beecher's Smoky Cauliflower Bisque
16 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 51
Beecher's Smoky Cauliflower Bisque scores 51 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Honey: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Smoky Cauliflower Bisque
Ingredients
- Honey minus 20 points
- Whey protein concentrate / isolate minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2.5 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Salt 0.9 g / 100 g minus 3 points
100 − 49 = 51
Can’t score above 79. Contains honey, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 78 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.1 g |
| Saturated fat | 2.5 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 7.3 g |
| Sugars | 3.7 g |
| Added sugars | 0.6 g |
| Fiber | 1.2 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 0.9 g |
Serving: 1 cup (245 g)
Ingredients
- Vegetable stock (water, vegetable stock concentrate)
- cauliflower
- milk
- non-GMO potatoes
- onions
- carrots
- cheddar cheese (past salt, culture, enzymes)
- smoked cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, culture, enzymes)
- contains 2 percent or less of: butter (cream)
- whey powder
- whey protein concentrate
- sea salt
- non - dified corn starch
- garlic puree
- non-GMO canola oil
- apple cider vinegar
- honey (high concern)
- smoked paprika
- granulated garlic
- chili powder (spices, salt, garlic powder)
- celery salt (salt, spices)
- spices
Label text, as published
Vegetable stock (water, vegetable stock concentrate [non-GMO potato starch, carrots, sal ugar, celery, onions, onion powder, garlic powder, spices, celeriac, green peas, spinach, lettuce cory, red beet]), cauliflower, milk, non-GMO potatoes, onions, carrots, cheddar cheese (past salt, culture, enzymes), smoked cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, culture, enzymes), contains 2 percent or less of: butter (cream), whey powder, whey protein concentrate, sea salt, non - dified corn starch, garlic puree, non-GMO canola oil, apple cider vinegar, honey, smoked paprika, granulated garlic, chili powder (spices, salt, garlic powder), celery salt (salt, spices), spices.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Celery
- Not vegan
Always check the package: recipes change.
Sources
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Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children
“In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”
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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Added and free sugars should be as low as possible
“Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”
efsa.europa.eu
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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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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
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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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“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