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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, 9 OZ
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Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, 9 OZ

Bettr Bowl
Available at Whole Foods
340
Calories
25g
Protein
2g
Sugars
1030mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated or frozen prepared-meals section and grab it for a quick weekday lunch or busy-night dinner — a microwavable bowl made for convenience. Its smoky chipotle, melty cheeses and rice create a comforting, slightly indulgent Tex‑Mex vibe, but the assembled sauce blends, processed cheeses and powdered seasonings point to factory-made texture and consistency. Those ingredients and the ready-to-eat format are typical clues of industrial processing and nutrient reformulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PACKAGE
Servings per Container: 1
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium1030mg45%
Total Carbohydrate29g11%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein25g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

WHITE, CHICKEN, MEAT, JASMINE, RICE, WATER, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO), ASADERO, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES), CHIPOTLE, (CHIPOTLE, PEPPERS,, WATER,, TOMATO, PUREE,, VINEGAR,, SALT,, SUGAR,, GARLIC,, CANOLA, OIL), VINE, RIPENED, TOMATOES, JALAPENO, PEPPER, CILANTRO, BLACK, BEANS, WHITE, ONION, SEA, SALT, GARLIC, AVOCADO, OIL, CHIPOTLE, PEPPER, POWDER, ONION, POWDER, GROUND, CUMIN, SEEDS, BLACK, PEPPER, OREGANO..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • CANOLA OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • CANOLA OIL - Processed emulsifier
  • ANNATTO - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a commercially prepared ready-to-eat meal containing processed cheeses, sauce blends with added sugar and oils, and powdered seasonings — characteristics consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods produced by industrial formulations.

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Common Questions about Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl, 9 OZ

The Chipotle Chicken Burrito Bowl can be considered a convenient option with a decent protein punch at 25 grams per serving. It's lower in sugar and has no added sugars, which is a plus! However, it does have a fair amount of sodium (1030 mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, keep that in mind.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$5.99
per package