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Amy's Enchilada Black Bean Vegetable Made With Organic Tortillas, Black Beans And Vegetables: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Amy's enchilada black bean vegetable made with organic tortillas, black beans and vegetables 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 vegetable-and-bean enchilada with mostly whole-food ingredients in a short list. The main points to watch are the vague spices entry, the refined high oleic oil, and tapioca starch used as a helper. It works well as an occasional convenience meal rather than a daily default. Main considerations include vague spices entry, refined high oleic seed oil, and tapioca starch texture helper. Simpler options: Look for a version that names specific spices; choose products with simpler oil sources or cook with your own preferred oil.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Vague spices entry
- Refined high oleic seed oil
- Tapioca starch texture helper
Simpler options to consider
- Look for a version that names specific spices
- Choose products with simpler oil sources or cook with your own preferred oil
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Amy's Enchilada Black Bean Vegetable Made With Organic Tortillas, Black Beans And Vegetables
- Brand
- Amy's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00042272002412- Serving size
- 269 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
Enchilada Black Bean Vegetable Made With Organic Tortillas, Black Beans And Vegetables
Amy's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Spices and the vague 'SPICES' entry hide specific flavor sources, so the exact seasoning makeup is unclear.
Consider This
Expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil and organic tapioca starch add refined-fraction and texture-helper signals, though the list stays fairly recognizable.
Good Substitutes
Try a homemade enchilada filling with fresh zucchini, beans, tomato, onion, and your own spice blend in place of pre-mixed spices and refined oil.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis is a fairly recognizable vegetable-and-bean enchilada with mostly whole-food ingredients in a short list. The main points to watch are the vague spices entry, the refined high oleic oil, and tapioca starch used as a helper. It works well as an occasional convenience meal rather than a daily default.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Vague spices entry
- Refined high oleic seed oil
- Tapioca starch texture helper
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 variety.
- Spices — Vague category hides specific seasoning sources.
Highest concern ingredients
- Expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil (5/10) — Refined seed oil with unspecified variety.
- Spices (4/10) — Vague category with undisclosed specific spices.
- Organic tapioca starch (4/10) — Refined starch used as texture helper.
Better choice tips
- Look for a version that names specific spices.
- Choose products with simpler oil sources or cook with your own preferred oil.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC CORN TORTILLAS (ORGANIC WHITE CORN, WATER, TRACE OF LIME), ORGANIC ZUCCHINI, ORGANIC TOMATO PURE, ORGANIC TOFU (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE), ORGANIC BLACK BEANS, ORGANIC CORN, ORGANIC ONIONS, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, SPICES, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH, OLIVES, ORGANIC GARLIC, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GREEN CHILES, CHIVES.
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 oils are often flagged for users tracking fat sources.
Additional note
Refined seed oil; variety is not fully specified.
Family watchlist
Refined seed oil with unspecified variety.
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
Vague spice entries hide specific flavor sources some users want to know.
Additional note
Broad category; specific spices not disclosed.
Family watchlist
Vague 'spices' category.
Organic tapioca starchConcern 4/10 — Mild concernThickenerAdditive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Starch used as a texture helper adds mild formulation signal.
Additional note
Refined starch used for texture.
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
Refined flour adds a mild processing signal in this formula.
Additional note
Refined rice flour used as a binder.
View all 18 ingredient assessments
Organic corn tortillas (organic white corn, water, trace of lime)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Traditional corn tortilla preparation with minimal added formulation.
Additional note
Nixtamal-style corn tortilla; category-normal processing.
Organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Coagulant is a traditional setting agent with low formulation concern.
Additional note
Traditional tofu with magnesium chloride coagulant.
Organic tomato pureConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Basic puree form of tomato with no added formulation.
Additional note
Tomato puree is a category-normal processed vegetable.
Filtered waterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic hydration base with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Plain water with no concern.
Organic zucchiniConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole vegetable contributing simple food integrity.
Additional note
Fresh vegetable with no concern.
Organic black beansConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole bean providing simple, recognizable food value.
Additional note
Whole legume with no concern.
Organic cornConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole food
What this is
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole vegetable ingredient.
Additional note
Whole corn kernels with no concern.
Organic onionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole vegetable with simple ingredient profile.
Additional note
Fresh vegetable with no concern.
Organic bell peppersConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole vegetable adding simple food integrity.
Additional note
Fresh vegetable with no concern.
OlivesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food ingredient.
Additional note
Whole fruit with no concern.
Organic garlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole food with no concern.
Additional note
Whole aromatic 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 formulation concern.
Additional note
Simple mineral seasoning.
Organic green chilesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole vegetable with simple profile.
Additional note
Fresh pepper with no concern.
ChivesConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole herb with no concern.
Additional note
Fresh herb with no concern.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close an ingredient list appears to a simple, recognizable profile. 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". 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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tofu". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tofu". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tofu". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "tofu". 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 "tofu", "black bean". 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 "tofu", "black bean". 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 "tofu", "black bean". 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
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", "olive", "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", "corn", "bean". 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.
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 Enchilada Black Bean Vegetable Made With Organic Tortillas, Black Beans And Vegetables 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 Enchilada Black Bean Vegetable Made With Organic Tortillas, Black Beans And Vegetables shows about 5.92g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Amy's Enchilada Black Bean Vegetable Made With Organic Tortillas, Black Beans And Vegetables: 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: Black beans and vegetables as main components; Organic corn tortillas and whole-food base; Good fiber for one serving.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is moderate for one serving; Contains refined tapioca and sweet rice flour; Oil-based sauce with high-oleic safflower/sunflower oil.
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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