Vegetables from Spain
Minsley Cooked Brown Rice
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Certified organic
- No additives
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 86
Minsley Cooked Brown Rice scores 86 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 5 points Certified organic: Carries a certified-organic label. Info
- minus 1 points Energy 167 kcal / 100 g: Energy-dense for its weight. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better rice
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Cooked brown rice Cj Cheiljedang Corp. Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Organic Brown Rice Trader Joe's · 30 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Brown Jasmine Rice Lundberg Family Farms · 8 oz/227 g Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Steamed Brown Rice Grain Trust · 30 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Cooked White Rice CJ Foods · 7.4 oz Not ultra-processed Score 100 out of 100 , 14 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Cooked Brown Rice
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Energy 167 kcal / 100 g minus 1 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
100 − 14 = 86
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 167 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 1.2 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.2 g |
| Carbohydrates | 35.2 g |
| Sugars | 0.5 g |
| Fiber | 1.4 g |
| Protein | 3.3 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (210 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- ORGANIC BROWN RICE
- Water
- Rice
- Gluconic Acid(For Flavor) (not recognized)
- Water
- Rice
- Glu (not recognized)
Label text, as published
WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE, Water, Rice, Gluconic Acid(For Flavor), Water, Rice, Glu
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Minsley
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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7 CFR 205.102 Use of the term "organic" (National Organic Program)
“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
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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