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Chicken, Bean & Cheese Burrito, 5 OZ
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Chicken, Bean & Cheese Burrito, 5 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
300
Calories
11g
Protein
3g
Sugars
970mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
103
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this 5 oz Chicken, Bean & Cheese Burrito in the frozen microwavable section — a handy grab-and-go meal for busy workdays, late-night cravings, or road trips. It reads comforting and convenient with real chicken, beans and veggies, but the long list of industrial ingredients (starches, gums, syrups, emulsifiers) and a highly formulated tortilla reveal an ultra-processed product engineered for uniform texture, shelf stability and quick reheating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BURRITO
Servings per Container: 1
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat14g18%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium970mg42%
Total Carbohydrate34g12%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
Protein11g
* 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

FILLING:, COOKED, DICED, CHICKEN, (CHICKEN,, WATER,, SEASONING, (GROUND, CHILES,, SALT,, PAPRIKA,, DEHYDRATED, ONION, AND, GARLIC,, BELL, PEPPER, POWDER),, WHITE, RICE,, SALSA, ROJA, (TOMATO, PUREE, (TOMATO, PASTE,, WATER),, RED, BELL, PEPPER,, ONION,, SPICES,, GARLIC,, SALT,, SUGAR,, PAPRIKA,, GARLIC, POWDER,, ONION, POWDER),, PINTO, BEANS,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, MONTEREY, JACK, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ONIONS,, RED, BELL, PEPPERS,, CANOLA, OIL,, POBLANO, PEPPERS,, CORN,, SALT,, TORTILLA:, WATER,, RICE, FLOUR,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, PALM, OIL,, RICE, STARCH,, POTATO, STARCH,, PEA, PROTEIN,, TAPIOCA, SYRUP,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, CORN, STARCH,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, GUAR, GUM,, XANTHAN, GUM,, SALT,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list includes industrial formulations and additives (tapioca syrup, guar/xanthan gums, sunflower lecithin, baking powder components, pea protein, palm oil) and a formulated tortilla, consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Chicken, Bean & Cheese Burrito, 5 OZ

Health is a bit subjective, right? This burrito packs a decent protein punch at 11 grams and is relatively low in sugar, making it a solid quick meal option. However, it does have higher sodium content (970 mg) which might be something to watch if you're keeping an eye on your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingindulgentpractical
$4.89
per package