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Amy's Cheddar Cheese Gluten Free Burrito: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Amy's cheddar cheese gluten free burrito received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This frozen burrito reads mostly like a recognizable Mexican-style filling, with organic whole foods doing most of the work. The starches, sugar, and oil add some refinement, and the "spices" entry is vague, so it is not a ten-out-of-ten label. Eat it occasionally rather than as a daily staple. Main considerations include refined starches and rice/bean flours add processing, unspecified refined seed oil, and broad 'spices' entry. Simpler options: Choose a version with fewer starches and a clearly named oil; make a simple bean and rice filling at home using whole ingredients.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Refined starches and rice/bean flours add processing
- Unspecified refined seed oil
- Broad 'spices' entry
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a version with fewer starches and a clearly named oil
- Make a simple bean and rice filling at home using whole ingredients
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Amy's Cheddar Cheese Gluten Free Burrito
- Brand
- Amy's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00042272003532- Serving size
- 156 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 Gluten Free Burrito
Amy's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Refined-looking starches like potato and tapioca starch, plus cane sugar and high oleic oil, add processing without much flavor depth.
Consider This
Cheese, starches, and oil give this a more formulated feel than a simple homemade burrito filling.
Good Substitutes
Try a homemade bean and rice burrito using whole beans, brown rice, tomatoes, onions, garlic, and cheese you season yourself.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis frozen burrito reads mostly like a recognizable Mexican-style filling, with organic whole foods doing most of the work. The starches, sugar, and oil add some refinement, and the "spices" entry is vague, so it is not a ten-out-of-ten label. Eat it occasionally rather than as a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined starches and rice/bean flours add processing
- Unspecified refined seed oil
- Broad 'spices' entry
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, nonspecific category
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower and/or Sunflower Oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil with unspecified type.
- Organic Potato Starch (4/10) — Isolated starch used for texture.
- Organic Tapioca Starch (4/10) — Isolated starch used for texture.
Better choice tips
- Choose a version with fewer starches and a clearly named oil.
- Make a simple bean and rice filling at home using whole ingredients.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC PINTO BEANS, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC GARBANZO BEAN FLOUR, ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE, WHITE CHEDDAR AND MONTEREY JACK CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, ORGANIC ONIONS, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC SORGHUM FLOUR, ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, SEA SALT, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, 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
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined vegetable oil, and the exact oil is not fully specified.
Additional note
Pressed vegetable oil, unspecified which; formulation-oriented fat.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil; exact oil is not fully specified.
Organic Potato StarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch adds bulk and texture rather than whole-food content.
Additional note
Isolated starch used for texture and binding.
Organic Tapioca StarchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined starch
What this is
Refined starch
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined starch used for texture and binding.
Additional note
Isolated starch used for texture and binding.
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
Broad spice category hides the specific seasonings used.
Additional note
Broad category entry; specific spices not disclosed.
Family watchlist
Broad 'spices' entry without specifics.
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Organic Sweet Rice FlourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground rice flour used mainly for texture.
Additional note
Ground rice flour used for texture.
Organic Cane SugarConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSweetener
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Added sugar, though in a small amount here.
Additional note
Refined sweetener in small amounts.
Organic Garbanzo Bean FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground legume flour is a mildly processed but recognizable ingredient.
Additional note
Ground legume flour, a mild refinement.
White Cheddar and Monterey Jack Cheeses (pasteurized milk, culture, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Traditional cheese with standard cultures and enzymes.
Additional note
Standard cheese with cultures and enzymes; mild processing.
Organic Sorghum FlourConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Ground whole grain flour, mildly processed.
Additional note
Ground whole grain flour, mild refinement.
Organic Pinto BeansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food that anchors the filling.
Additional note
Whole legume with no added processing noted.
Filtered WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic recipe ingredient with no concern.
Additional note
Plain water used as a base.
Organic Brown RiceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain that adds fiber and bulk.
Additional note
Whole grain with minimal processing.
Organic Tomato PureeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Normal processing for a tomato base.
Additional note
Cooked and pureed tomatoes, category-normal.
Organic OnionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole 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 whole 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 with no concern.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
Organic GarlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
This Food Integrity score reflects ingredient composition and formulation only. It is not a medical safety rating or dietary recommendation. 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.
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.)
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", "rice", "potato starch". 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", "rice", "potato starch". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower and/or Sunflower Oil)
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower and/or Sunflower Oil)
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Family watchlist items (Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower and/or Sunflower Oil)
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 "flour", "rice", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Low-Spike Stability
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
GLP-1 Eating Support
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, 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 Gluten Free 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 Gluten Free Burrito shows about 4.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Amy's Cheddar Cheese Gluten Free Burrito: 3.99g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include organic cane sugar. 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 and brown rice as base ingredients; Around 5g fiber per serving; Organic vegetables and tomato puree.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium around 580mg per serving; Cheese and refined starch-based tortilla components; Seed oil (safflower/sunflower) among fats.
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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