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Amy's Cheddar Cheese Burrito: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Amy's cheddar cheese burrito received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This is a fairly recognizable list built from organic beans, vegetables, and cheese, with only a short tail of processing aids. The refined flours and oil give it more of a packaged-meal feel than a simple kitchen recipe. It works well as an occasional convenience meal rather than an everyday staple. Main considerations include refined wheat and rice flours, refined seed oil with unspecified type, and vague spice category. Simpler options: Look for burritos with named oils like olive oil and whole grain tortillas; choose versions with fewer refined flours and clearly named spices.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined wheat and rice flours
- Refined seed oil with unspecified type
- Vague spice category
Simpler options to consider
- Look for burritos with named oils like olive oil and whole grain tortillas
- Choose versions with fewer refined flours and clearly named spices
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Amy's Cheddar Cheese Burrito
- Brand
- Amy's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00042272000715- 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
Cheddar Cheese Burrito
Amy's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Refined wheat flour, sweet rice flour, and wheat gluten make up much of this burrito's structure.
Consider This
Expeller pressed safflower and/or sunflower oil and generic spices are typical of mass-produced, formulated frozen meals.
Good Substitutes
Homemade burritos with whole beans, whole grain tortillas, real cheese, and fresh vegetables.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable list built from organic beans, vegetables, and cheese, with only a short tail of processing aids. The refined flours and oil give it more of a packaged-meal feel than a simple kitchen recipe. It works well as an occasional convenience meal rather than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined wheat and rice flours
- Refined seed oil with unspecified type
- Vague spice category
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 type
- Spices — Broad, unspecified category
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower and/or Sunflower Oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil with unclear specific source.
- Spices (4/10) — Vague category with unspecified components.
- Organic Wheat Gluten (4/10) — Isolated wheat protein used for structure.
Better choice tips
- Look for burritos with named oils like olive oil and whole grain tortillas.
- Choose versions with fewer refined flours and clearly named spices.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC PINTO BEANS, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE, WHITE CHEDDAR AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, SPICES, ORGANIC GARLIC.
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 5/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oils are a common watchlist item for some users.
Additional note
Refined seed oil with uncertain specific source.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil with unspecified oil type.
Organic Wheat GlutenConcern 4/10 — Mild concernIsolated protein
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein is a formulation-oriented input.
Additional note
Isolated wheat protein used for structure.
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 blends can hide additional flavor components.
Additional note
Broad category with unspecified spice sources.
Family watchlist
Broad, unspecified spice category.
Organic Unbleached Wheat FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour is more processed than whole grain flour.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour providing tortilla structure.
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Organic Sweet Rice FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined flour adds texture and binding.
Additional note
Refined rice flour used for texture.
White Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheeses (Pasteurized Milk, Culture, Salt, Enzymes)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernDairy
What this is
Dairy
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Category-normal cheese processing.
Additional note
Standard cheese made with pasteurized milk and enzymes.
Organic Pinto BeansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole food base with fiber and protein.
Additional note
Recognizable whole legume with no added processing.
Filtered WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic recipe ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water used for hydration of the filling and dough.
Organic Brown RiceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain.
Additional note
Whole grain rice with minimal processing.
Organic Whole Wheat FlourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain adds fiber.
Additional note
Whole grain flour retaining the bran and germ.
Organic Tomato PureeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable ingredient.
Additional note
Simple tomato-based ingredient.
Organic OnionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Organic Bell PeppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
Sea SaltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic seasoning.
Organic GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole ingredient.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
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 "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 "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 "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 "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 "rice". 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 "tomato", "pepper". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese". 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", "rice". 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", "rice". 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", "gluten". 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 2 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 2 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 2 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", "rice". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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 Cheddar Cheese 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 Cheddar Cheese Burrito shows about 5.95g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Amy's Cheddar Cheese Burrito: 0g added 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: Organic pinto beans add fiber and plant protein; Organic vegetables and tomato puree in filling; Short, recognizable ingredient list.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined wheat flour tortilla with added wheat gluten; Sodium is elevated for one serving; Cheese adds saturated fat.
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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