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A Dozen Cousins Cuban Black Beans
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Black beans

A Dozen Cousins Cuban Black Beans

10 oz

Excellent out of 100 Medium confidence
  • No additives
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 94

A Dozen Cousins Cuban Black Beans 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. Salt 0.7 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
  3. No additives: No food additives in the ingredient list. Info

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

The Receipt

Cuban Black Beans

START100

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [1]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [2]
  • Fiber 3.8 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [3]
subtotal−1

Bonuses

  • No additives
    Info No food additives in the ingredient list. [1]
subtotal+3
TOTAL 94Excellent

100 − 6 = 94

GTIN 00812446030004 · 2026-07-03

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

Medium confidence

Same product, same score. Every time.

Nutrition per 100 g

Energy100 kcal
Fat0.8 g
Saturated fat0 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates16.9 g
Sugars0.8 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.8 g
Protein5.4 g
Salt0.7 g

Serving: 0.5 cup (130 g)

Ingredients

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

WATER, BLACK BEANS, ONIONS, DRIED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, AVOCADO OIL, TOMATO PASTE, SEA SALT, SPICES, GARLIC.

Allergens and diets

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. 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

  3. 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