Vegetarian pasta salads
Farmer's Fridge Pesto Pasta Bowl
8.75 oz
Score
- Contains seed oils
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 85
Farmer's Fridge Pesto Pasta Bowl scores 85 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 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Canola oil: High in omega-6 linoleic acid. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Pesto Pasta Bowl
Ingredients
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Energy 182 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 15.5 = 84.5 → 85
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 182 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 9.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 14.5 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2 g |
| Protein | 5.2 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Ingredients
- Rotini (Water, Whole Wheat Durum Flour, Enriched Durum Semolina and Durum Wheat Flour)
- Grape Tomatoes
- Basil Pesto (Basil, Canola Oil, Water, Parmesan Cheese, Dehydrated Garlic, Salt)
- Mozzarella Pearls (Pasteurized Milk, Vinegar, Enzymes, Salt)
- Spinach
- Canola Oil
- Lemon Juice
- Salt
- Black Pepper
Label text, as published
Rotini (Water, Whole Wheat Durum Flour, Enriched Durum Semolina and Durum Wheat Flour [Durum Semolina Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid]), Grape Tomatoes, Basil Pesto (Basil, Canola Oil, Water, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Part-Skim Cows' Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Dehydrated Garlic, Salt), Mozzarella Pearls (Pasteurized Milk, Vinegar, Enzymes, Salt), Spinach, Canola Oil, Lemon Juice, Salt, Black Pepper
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- 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.”
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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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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.”
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