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Tasty Bite PROTEIN BOWL Chickpea Masala
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Chickpeas

Tasty Bite PROTEIN BOWL Chickpea Masala

8.8 oz/250 g

Excellent out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains seed oils
  • No additives
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 94

Tasty Bite PROTEIN BOWL Chickpea Masala scores 94 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info
  3. 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.

The Receipt

PROTEIN BOWL Chickpea Masala

START100

Ingredients

  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
subtotal−2.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [5]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [6]
  • Fiber 4 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [7]
subtotal+1

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [5]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 94Excellent

100 − 6.5 = 93.5 → 94

GTIN 00782733020585 · 2025-09-09

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

High confidence

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy152 kcal
Fat3.6 g
Saturated fat0.4 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates25.2 g
Sugars1.2 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber4 g
Protein4.4 g
Salt0.4 g

Serving: 1 package (250 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WATER, CHICKPEAS, CARAMELIZED ONIONS (ONION, SUNFLOWER OIL), TOMATO PASTE, SUNFLOWER OIL, GARLIC, CILANTRO, SPICES, GINGER, SALT, CORN STARCH, MANGO POWDER, WHOLEGRAIN BROWN RICE, SUNFLOWER OIL

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  2. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. 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

  7. 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.”

    cdn.realfood.gov