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Amy's Cheese Enchilada: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Amy's cheese enchilada received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This frozen enchilada reads like a fairly simple kitchen recipe built on organic beans, corn tortillas, tomato, onion, and cheese. The main knocks are the expeller-pressed safflower/sunflower oil and the unspecified spice blend, which keep it from feeling fully transparent. Enjoy it as an occasional convenience meal rather than an everyday staple, given the sodium and saturated fat per serving. Main considerations include refined safflower/sunflower oil with unspecified source, vague spice blend with undisclosed contents, and sodium and saturated fat per serving. Simpler options: Look for a version naming a single oil source, such as olive or avocado oil; choose a product that lists its individual spices instead of a blend.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Refined safflower/sunflower oil with unspecified source
- Vague spice blend with undisclosed contents
- Sodium and saturated fat per serving
Simpler options to consider
- Look for a version naming a single oil source, such as olive or avocado oil
- Choose a product that lists its individual spices instead of a blend
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Amy's Cheese Enchilada
- Brand
- Amy's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00042272000579- Serving size
- 255 g (1 tray)
- 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
Cheese Enchilada
Amy's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Refined high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil and vague "spices" appear, though the core list stays mostly organic and recognizable.
Consider This
Monterey Jack, white cheddar, and cheddar cheeses are pasteurized dairy with enzymes, which is category-normal for cheese, not heavily engineered.
Good Substitutes
Homemade enchiladas with dry-cooked beans, fresh chiles, and grated cheese you shred yourself cut the vague spices and refined oil.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis frozen enchilada reads like a fairly simple kitchen recipe built on organic beans, corn tortillas, tomato, onion, and cheese. The main knocks are the expeller-pressed safflower/sunflower oil and the unspecified spice blend, which keep it from feeling fully transparent. Enjoy it as an occasional convenience meal rather than an everyday staple, given the sodium and saturated fat per serving.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Refined safflower/sunflower oil with unspecified source
- Vague spice blend with undisclosed contents
- Sodium and saturated fat per serving
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 source
- Spices — Vague, unspecified spice blend
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil with an unclear single source.
- Spices (4/10) — Broad category hides individual spice contents.
- Organic sweet rice flour (3/10) — Refined flour used for body.
Better choice tips
- Look for a version naming a single oil source, such as olive or avocado oil.
- Choose a product that lists its individual spices instead of a blend.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC CORN, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CORN TORTILLAS (ORGANIC WHITE CORN, WATER, TRACE OF LIME), MONTEREY JACK AND WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE, ORGANIC ONIONS, OLIVES, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC GREEN CHILES, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, SPICES, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURE, SALT, ANNATTO, ENZYMES), SEA SALT, ORGANIC CILANTRO, 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
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined seed oil some users prefer to avoid; source is unspecified.
Additional note
Refined seed oil; the "and/or" wording reduces sourcing clarity.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil with unspecified source
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 makes exact contents unclear.
Additional note
Broad category; individual spices not disclosed.
Family watchlist
Vague, unspecified spice blend
Organic sweet rice flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Ingredient concern
Why it matters
Refined flour used for body rather than as a whole grain.
Additional note
Refined grain flour used as a binder or thickener.
Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, culture, salt, annatto, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Normal cheese with a natural color, common in cheddar.
Additional note
Standard cheese; annatto is a natural color used in cheddar.
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Organic corn tortillas (organic white corn, water, trace of lime)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Traditional tortilla processing, minimal ingredients.
Additional note
Traditional nixtamal-style tortilla; category-normal processing.
Monterey Jack and white cheddar cheeses (pasteurized milk, culture, salt, enzymes)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Normal cheese processing with recognizable ingredients.
Additional note
Standard cheese made from recognizable dairy inputs.
Organic black beansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple whole legume, organic.
Organic cornConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain with no added formulation.
Additional note
Simple whole grain, organic.
Filtered waterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Neutral base ingredient.
Additional note
Plain water.
Organic tomato pureeConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable base.
Additional note
Simple tomato product, organic.
Organic onionsConcern 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, organic.
OlivesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole fruit, no additives listed.
Organic green chilesConcern 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, organic.
Organic bell peppersConcern 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, organic.
Sea saltConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning.
Additional note
Simple seasoning.
Organic cilantroConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food.
Additional note
Whole herb, organic.
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 food, organic.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient profile appears. It is not a medical or 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". 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: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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". 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". 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". 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", "tomato". 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", "tortilla". 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", "tortilla". 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
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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", "corn", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, 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.
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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 Cheese Enchilada 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Amy's Cheese Enchilada shows about 6.12g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Amy's Cheese Enchilada: 5.99g 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: Organic black beans provide fiber and plant protein; Corn tortillas and vegetables keep ingredients recognizable; No artificial colors or sweeteners listed.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is moderately high for one serving; Cheese adds saturated fat; Expeller-pressed safflower/sunflower oil used.
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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