Vegetables from Spain
Ritika's organic CILANTRO & LIME RICE
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains seed oils
- Certified organic
- No additives
Why it scores 82
Ritika's organic CILANTRO & LIME RICE scores 82 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 3 points Salt 0.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
organic CILANTRO & LIME RICE
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Salt 0.8 g / 100 g minus 3 points
Bonuses
- Certified organic plus 5 points
- No additives plus 3 points
100 − 18 = 82
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 185 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0.4 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 37.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.4 g |
| Protein | 3.2 g |
| Salt | 0.8 g |
Serving: 1 serving (124 g)
Ingredients
- Cooked Organic Long Grain White Rice
- Organic Chopped Cilantro
- Organic Refined Sunflower Oil
- Salt
- Organic Lime Juice
- Natural Flavors(Lime and Cilantro)
Label text, as published
Cooked Organic Long Grain White Rice, Organic Chopped Cilantro, Organic Refined Sunflower Oil, Salt, Organic Lime Juice, Natural Flavors(Lime and Cilantro)
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“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
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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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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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