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Amy's Black Bean Burrito: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Amy's black bean burrito received a Food Integrity Score of 88 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a recognizable, mostly organic burrito built from beans, vegetables, and simple flours, with very little label drama. Sweet rice flour, tapioca starch, and a short oil and spice line add some mild processing, but nothing reads as factory-engineered. It is a reasonable option to consider based on your overall diet, with the main caveat being that the spices are unspecified. Main considerations include refined seed oil with unspecified blend, unspecified spice blend, and refined flour and starches. Simpler options: Choose versions with whole wheat tortillas and named oils if you prefer less refinement; homemade burritos let you control the oil and spices.
Food Integrity Score 88/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined seed oil with unspecified blend
- Unspecified spice blend
- Refined flour and starches
Simpler options to consider
- Choose versions with whole wheat tortillas and named oils if you prefer less refinement
- Homemade burritos let you control the oil and spices
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Amy's Black Bean Burrito
- Brand
- Amy's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00042272000739- Serving size
- 170 g (1 package)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
Food Integrity results
Black Bean Burrito
Amy's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil and spices are the main formulation-adjacent items here, though the list is mostly organic whole foods.
Consider This
Refined wheat flour and tapioca starch are the most processed-leaning items, but they are common in burrito-style foods.
Good Substitutes
Make burritos at home with whole wheat tortillas, black beans, and fresh vegetables you season yourself.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a recognizable, mostly organic burrito built from beans, vegetables, and simple flours, with very little label drama. Sweet rice flour, tapioca starch, and a short oil and spice line add some mild processing, but nothing reads as factory-engineered. It is a reasonable option to consider based on your overall diet, with the main caveat being that the spices are unspecified.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined seed oil with unspecified blend
- Unspecified spice blend
- Refined flour and starches
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil — Refined seed oil with unspecified blend
- Spices — Broad, unspecified category
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil (4/10) — Refined seed oil with unspecified blend.
- Spices (4/10) — Unspecified spice category.
- Organic Unbleached Wheat Flour (3/10) — Refined wheat flour.
Better choice tips
- Choose versions with whole wheat tortillas and named oils if you prefer less refinement.
- Homemade burritos let you control the oil and spices.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC POTATOES, ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC CORN, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE, ORGANIC KIDNEY BEANS, ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, SPICES, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC CILANTRO, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC GREEN CHILES, ORGANIC JALAPENO PEPPERS.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/Or Sunflower OilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil with an unspecified safflower/sunflower blend.
Additional note
Expeller pressed oil; source blend is unspecified.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil with unspecified blend.
SpicesConcern 4/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unspecified spice blend could contain undisclosed components.
Additional note
Broad category; specific spices not listed.
Family watchlist
Broad, unspecified spice category.
Organic Unbleached Wheat FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined grain with fiber removed; common and recognizable.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour, common in tortillas.
Organic Tapioca StarchConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch, mainly for texture; mild formulation signal.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture.
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Organic Sweet Rice FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground rice flour; mild refinement.
Additional note
Ground rice flour, mildly refined.
Filtered WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
No meaningful concern.
Additional note
Simple water base.
Organic OnionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Organic Black BeansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole legume.
Organic PotatoesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Organic BroccoliConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Organic CornConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable/grain.
Organic Bell PeppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Organic Whole Wheat FlourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole grain flour.
Organic Tomato PureeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Tomato puree.
Organic Kidney BeansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole legume.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Simple seasoning with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Simple salt.
Organic GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Organic CilantroConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole herb.
Organic Green ChilesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Organic Jalapeno PeppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food with no meaningful concern.
Additional note
Whole pepper.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical safety rating. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "whole wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sea salt". See ingredients for details.)
GLP-1 Eating Support
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "whole wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "whole wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Fiber-related ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "whole wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Carb fueling ingredients (Mentions "potato". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "broccoli". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "broccoli". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "black bean", "kidney bean", "broccoli". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour". See ingredients for details.)
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour". See ingredients for details.)
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Family watchlist items (Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower And/Or Sunflower Oil)
This product has 3 additional signals for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Mediterranean-style ingredients (Mentions "tomato", "garlic". See ingredients for details.)
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "corn". See ingredients for details.)
Workout Recovery
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Strength & Protein Focus
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Amy's Black Bean Burrito highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Amy's Black Bean Burrito shows about 4.93g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Amy's Black Bean Burrito: 2.99g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Black beans and kidney beans provide fiber and plant protein; Vegetables like broccoli, peppers, and onions included; Organic ingredients with no artificial colors or sweeteners.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined wheat flour tortilla lowers fiber density; Sodium at 680 mg per serving; Refined starches like tapioca and sweet rice flour.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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