Cereals and their products
Banza Protein Made From Chickpeas
8 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
Why it scores 80
Banza Protein Made From Chickpeas scores 80 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- plus 4 points Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g: A good source of fiber. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Pea protein: 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
Protein Made From Chickpeas
Ingredients
- Pea protein minus 2.5 points
- Xanthan gum minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 339 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 8.9 g / 100 g plus 4 points
- Protein 23.2 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 20.5 = 79.5 → 80
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 339 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 6.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 57.1 g |
| Sugars | 3.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 8.9 g |
| Protein | 23.2 g |
| Salt | 0.2 g |
Serving: 1 portion (56 g)
Ingredients
Label text, as published
CHICKPEAS, TAPIOCA, PEA PROTEIN, XANTHAN GUM.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Banza
Sources
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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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“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