Meals
Grain Trust Hibachi Fried Rice
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains added sugars
- Contains seed oils
Why it scores 55
Grain Trust Hibachi Fried Rice scores 55 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 20 points Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Rice bran 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Hibachi Fried Rice
Ingredients
- Sugar minus 20 points
- Rice bran oil minus 2.5 points
- Sunflower lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.1 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
100 − 45 = 55
Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 141 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 4.9 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.1 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 21.1 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.7 g |
| Protein | 2.1 g |
| Salt | 0.5 g |
Serving: 1 portion (142 g)
Ingredients
- White Rice (water and rice)
- Carrots
- Onions
- Green Peas
- Green Onion
- Red Bell Pepper
- Tamari Soy Sauce (water, soybeans, salt, sugar)
- Rice Bran Oil
- Sesame Oil
- Onion Powder
- Sugar (high concern)
- Garlic Powder
- Rice Wine Vinegar
- Black Pepper
- Sunflower Lecithin
Label text, as published
White Rice (water and rice), Carrots, Onions, Green Peas, Green Onion, Red Bell Pepper, Tamari Soy Sauce (water, soybeans, salt, sugar), Rice Bran Oil, Sesame Oil, Onion Powder, Sugar, Garlic Powder, Rice Wine Vinegar, Black Pepper, Sunflower Lecithin
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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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