Maya Kaimal Chickpea + Tomato + Onion
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Legumes

Maya Kaimal Chickpea + Tomato + Onion

10 oz/284 g

Score

Excellent 91 out of 100 High confidence
  • Contains seed oils
  • Certified organic

Why it scores 91

Maya Kaimal Chickpea + Tomato + Onion scores 91 out of 100 (Excellent) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. minus 8 points Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. plus 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
  3. minus 2.5 points Calcium chloride: 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.

The Receipt

Chickpea + Tomato + Onion

START100

Ingredients

  • Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [1]
  • Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [2][3][4][5]
subtotal−5

Processing

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

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Salt 0.5 g / 100 g minus 1 points
    Strong Contains some salt. [6]
subtotal−1

Bonuses

  • Certified organic plus 5 points
    Info Carries a certified-organic label. [7][8]
subtotal+5

TOTAL 91Excellent

100 − 9 = 91


GTIN 00858034006266 · 2026-05-23

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy132 kcal
Fat7.4 g
Saturated fat0.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates12.5 g
Sugars2.9 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber2.9 g
Protein3.7 g
Salt0.5 g

Serving: 0.5 cup (136 g)

Ingredients

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

Kabuli Chana* (Water, Chickpeas), Water, Tomatoes in Juice" (Tomatoes*, Tomato Juice*, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid), Onion", Sunflower Or, Tomato Paste*, Chickpea Flour*, Garlic, Ginger*, Coriander, Cumin, Sea Salt, Brown Mustard Seed*, Turmeric, Cumin Seed", Dried Cilantro, Black Pepper, Lemon Juice Concentrate*, Cayenne*. "Organically Grown and Processed CREATED AND

Allergens and diets

Contains: Mustard

  • Vegan
  • Vegetarian
  • Gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  3. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  4. 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

  5. Regulation (EU) 2018/848 of 30 May 2018 on organic production and labelling of organic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · May 30, 2018 · Law

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  6. 7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Feb 17, 2010 · Law

    “Any agricultural product that is sold, labeled, or represented as “100 percent organic,” “organic,” or “made with organic (specified ingredients or food group(s))” must be: (a) Produced in accordance with the requirements specified in § 205.101 or §§ 205.202 through 205.207”

    ecfr.gov