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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 spot this in the refrigerated or frozen prepared meals section as a grab-and-heat option for a quick dinner, game night or late-night craving. It reads indulgent and comforting with a street-food, nostalgic vibe — a convenient shortcut to birria flavors without the cooking effort. The ingredient list (modified food starch, guar gum, yeast extract, spice extractives) and ready-made assembly hint at industrial processing that alters texture and boosts shelf-stability, typical of ultra-processed items.

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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified food starch, guar gum, yeast extract, spice extractives) and is a pre-assembled ready-to-heat product, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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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movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

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$9.99
per package