Meals
Loma Linda Southwest Bowl
10 oz
Score
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 84
Loma Linda Southwest Bowl scores 84 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 1 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Soy protein isolate / concentrate: An ingredient typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Southwest Bowl
Ingredients
- Soy protein isolate / concentrate minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Processed (NOVA 3) minus 8 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 1 g / 100 g minus 3 points
- Fiber 3.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 16.5 = 83.5 → 84
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 91 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 15.8 g |
| Sugars | 1.8 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 3.5 g |
| Protein | 6.3 g |
| Salt | 1 g |
Serving: 1 pouch (285 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN
- BROWN RICE
- TOMATO
- CHIPOTLE PASTE (PEPPER PUREE, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, SMOKE FLAVOR)
- BLACK BEAN
- BELL PEPPER
- SWEET CORN
- ONION
- SALT
- SPICES
- GARLIC POWDER
- CHILI
- LEMON JUICE
- YEAST EXTRACT
Label text, as published
WATER, TEXTURED SOY PROTEIN, BROWN RICE, TOMATO, CHIPOTLE PASTE (PEPPER PUREE, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, VINEGAR, SALT, SPICES, SMOKE FLAVOR), BLACK BEAN, BELL PEPPER, SWEET CORN, ONION, SALT, SPICES, GARLIC POWDER, CHILI, LEMON JUICE, YEAST EXTRACT.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Soy, Sesame
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
Packaging
Plastic
Context only: no points in v1.
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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.”
cdn.realfood.gov