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Pinto Bean & Cheese Burrito, 5 OZ
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Pinto Bean & Cheese Burrito, 5 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
290
Calories
9g
Protein
3g
Sugars
860mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the frozen convenience or breakfast aisle as a grab-and-heat lunch or on-the-go meal for busy mornings, road trips, or quick workday breaks. It presents a comforting, convenient vibe with a mildly 'better-for-you' feel thanks to beans and rice, but the long list of gums, emulsifiers and processed starches gives away an industrially formulated product. That processing explains the uniform texture, extended shelf-stability and flavors engineered for consistency rather than whole-ingredient simplicity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 BURRITO
Servings per Container: 1
Calories290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium860mg37%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars3g
Protein9g
* 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:, WHITE, RICE, PINTO, BEANS, SALSA, ROJA, (TOMATO, PUREE, (TOMATO, PASTE,, WATER),, RED, BELL, PEPPER,, ONION,, SPICES,, GARLIC,, SALT,, SUGAR,, PAPRIKA,, GARLIC, POWDER,, ONION, POWDER), CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), MONTEREY, JACK, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), ONIONS, POBLANOS, 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:

  • palm 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (guar gum, xanthan gum, sunflower lecithin, baking powder with chemical leaveners, tapioca syrup, processed starches and isolated pea protein) alongside reformulated components, indicating ultra-processing for texture, shelf-life and convenience.

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Common Questions about Pinto Bean & Cheese Burrito, 5 OZ

The Pinto Bean & Cheese Burrito is a decent option if you're looking for a satisfying meal that combines protein and fiber. With 290 calories and 9 grams of protein, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're not aiming for ultra-clean eating. Just keep in mind that 'healthy' can mean different things for different people!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

convenientcomfortingpractical
$4.89
per package