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Priano Spinach & Cheese Manicotti
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Priano Spinach & Cheese Manicotti

Good out of 100 High confidence
  • Ultra-processed
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Why it scores 78

Priano Spinach & Cheese Manicotti scores 78 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  2. Saturated fat 3.7 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
  3. 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 Receipt

Spinach & Cheese Manicotti

START100

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [1]
subtotal−18

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 3.7 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [2]
  • Salt 0.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in salt. [3]
  • Protein 9.9 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [4]
subtotal−4
TOTAL 78Good

100 − 22 = 78

GTIN 04099100170832 · 2026-07-29

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy156 kcal
Fat6.2 g
Saturated fat3.7 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates19.8 g
Sugars3.1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber1.2 g
Protein9.9 g
Salt0.8 g

Serving: 3 pieces (162 g)

Ingredients

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

ricotta cheese, whey, milk, bacterial culture, salt, citric acid, toasted wheat crumbs, wheat flour, yeast, romano cheese, milk, bacterial culture, salt, microbial enzyme, lipase, parmesan cheese, milk, bacterial culture, salt, lipase, microbial enzyme, spinach, salt, spices, enriched durum wheat semolina, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, water, liquid whole egg

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Wheat, Gluten, Egg

  • Not vegan
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

Always check the package: recipes change.

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Sources

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  2. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  6. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org