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Beef Birria Quesadilla, 9 OZ
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Beef Birria Quesadilla, 9 OZ

MASIENDA
Available at Whole Foods
250
Calories
16g
Protein
2g
Sugars
520mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated prepared meals or grab-and-go case at the grocery store — a single-serve, heat-and-eat Mexican comfort option for quick dinners, late-night cravings, or casual gatherings. It feels indulgent and comforting, leaning on nostalgic street-food vibes with melty Oaxaca cheese and rich birria sauce. The presence of ingredients like modified food starch, guar gum, yeast extract and spice extractives indicates industrial formulation to standardize texture and flavor and points toward an ultra-processed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 QUESADILLAS
Servings per Container: 1
Calories250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat11g14%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol55mg18%
Sodium520mg23%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars2g
Protein16g
* 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

QUESO, OAXACA:, PASTEURIZED, GRADE, A, WHOLE, MILK, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE, RENNET, VINEGAR, SALT, AND, CULTURES., BEEF, BIRRIA, FILLING:, NO, ANTIBIOTICS, EVER, COOKED, BEEF, WITH, JUICES, (BEEF,, WATER,, SALT), TOMATO, PASTE, (MAY, CONTAIN, CITRIC, ACID), WATER, SEASONING, (CHILE, ANCHO,, SPICES,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, SALT,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, DEHYDRATED, ONION,, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES), CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, CALIFORNIA, CHILE, PASTE, (WATER,, DRIED, CALIFORNIA, CHILES), APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR, AND, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH, (REFINED, FROM, CORN)., CORN, TORTILLA:, NON-GMO, WHOLE, GRAIN, CORN, WATER, LIME, GUAR, GUM..

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?

Although it contains recognizable foods (cheese, beef, corn tortilla), the product includes additives and industrial ingredients (modified food starch, guar gum, yeast extract, spice extractives) and is a ready-to-heat assembled meal — characteristics of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Beef Birria Quesadilla, 9 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective, right? These quesadillas pack a punch with 16 grams of protein and 3 grams of fiber per serving, making them a solid choice for a quick meal. Just keep in mind that they do have a bit of sodium, so if you're watching your salt intake, you might want to enjoy them in moderation.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$9.99
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