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Tattooed Chef Buddha Bowl
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Frozen ready-made meals

Tattooed Chef Buddha Bowl

9 oz

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains added sugars
  • Seed-oil free
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Why it scores 69

Tattooed Chef Buddha Bowl scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Corn syrup: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  3. Silicon dioxide: An additive class 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

Buddha Bowl

START100

Ingredients

  • Corn syrup
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Silicon dioxide
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−22.5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [4]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g
    Strong Contains some salt. [5]
subtotal−1
TOTAL 69Good

100 − 31.5 = 68.5 → 69

Can’t score above 79. Contains corn syrup, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00850044599486 · 2025-11-04

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy114 kcal
Fat7.4 g
Saturated fat1 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates9.8 g
Sugars3.1 g
Added sugars0.5 g
Fiber2.8 g
Protein3.9 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 1 bowl (255 g)

Ingredients

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

Precooked Cauliflower, Tahini Seasoning (Water, Tahini Sauce, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Lemon Juice from Concentrate, Red Bell Pepper Puree [Red Bell Pepper, Salt], Tapioca Syrup, Garlic, Salt, Marjoram, Red Chili Pepper Powder, Onion Powder, Rice Vinegar), Precooked Sweet Potato, Precooked Coated Chickpeas (Chickpeas, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Chili Powder [Spices [Including Chili Pepper], Paprika, Salt, Garlic Powder, Silicon dioxide [Anti-Caking Agent]], Garlic Powder, Oregano Powder, Cumin Powder), Tofu (Soy, Water, Tamari Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Salt, Spirit Vinegar], Coagulation Agent: Nigari [Magnesium Chloride]), Precooked Kale, Red Onion, Parsley

Allergens and diets

Contains: Soy, Sesame

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. 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

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 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