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Amy's Vegan Bean & Cheeze Burrito: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
High integrity
Amy's vegan bean & cheeze burrito received a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100 (high integrity). This reflects lightly processed and low additive load. This burrito leans on recognizable organic beans, rice, tomato, and vegetables, so it reads more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula. The vegan cheeze, natural flavor, and wheat gluten add a light layer of formulation, so it fits best as an occasional convenience meal rather than a daily staple. Main considerations include vegan cheeze blend with natural flavor, wheat gluten texture helper, and refined flours and oil. Simpler options: Choose a burrito with a simpler bean-and-rice filling and no added texture helpers; look for a cheese topping with fewer ingredients and no natural flavor.
Food Integrity Score 84/100
What stood out on the label?
- Lightly processed
- Low additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Vegan cheeze blend with natural flavor
- Wheat gluten texture helper
- Refined flours and oil
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a burrito with a simpler bean-and-rice filling and no added texture helpers
- Look for a cheese topping with fewer ingredients and no natural flavor
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Amy's Vegan Bean & Cheeze Burrito
- Brand
- Amy's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00042272013708- 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
Vegan Bean & Cheeze Burrito
Amy's
High integrity
Warning Signs
Natural flavor and a vegan cheeze built on potato starch and coconut oil add some formulation work here.
Consider This
Vegan mozzarella-style cheeze, wheat gluten, and natural flavor are typical of factory-formulated plant-based convenience foods.
Good Substitutes
Homemade bean and rice burritos with real onions, garlic, peppers, and a simple cheese or nutritional yeast topping.
Overall Assessment
High integrityThis burrito leans on recognizable organic beans, rice, tomato, and vegetables, so it reads more like a kitchen recipe than a factory formula. The vegan cheeze, natural flavor, and wheat gluten add a light layer of formulation, so it fits best as an occasional convenience meal rather than a daily staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Vegan cheeze blend with natural flavor
- Wheat gluten texture helper
- Refined flours and oil
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Natural flavor — Vague flavor system within the cheeze blend.
- Organic spices — Broad spice category not itemized.
- Organic wheat gluten — Isolated protein used for texture.
Highest concern ingredients
- Organic vegan mozzarella-style cheeze (blend) (6/10) — Multi-part formulated cheese blend with natural flavor.
- Organic wheat gluten (5/10) — Isolated wheat protein for texture.
- Organic high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil (4/10) — Refined oil with ambiguous source.
Better choice tips
- Choose a burrito with a simpler bean-and-rice filling and no added texture helpers.
- Look for a cheese topping with fewer ingredients and no natural flavor.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
ORGANIC PINTO BEANS, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC UNBLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC BROWN RICE, ORGANIC WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC VEGAN MOZZARELLA-STYLE CHEEZE (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC POTATO STARCH, ORGANIC COCONUT OIL, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GROUND SUNFLOWER KERNELS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC FRUIT AND VEGETABLE CONCENTRATE [CARROT, PUMPKIN AND APPLE]), ORGANIC TOMATO PUREE, ORGANIC HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, SEA SALT, ORGANIC SWEET RICE FLOUR, ORGANIC SPICES, ORGANIC WHEAT GLUTEN, ORGANIC GARLIC.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Organic vegan mozzarella-style cheeze (blend)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVegan cheese blendWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vegan cheese blend
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Bundles starch, coconut oil, natural flavor, and concentrates into one formulated component.
Additional note
Multi-part vegan cheese blend with several formulation inputs.
Family watchlist
Contains natural flavor and a formulated cheese blend.
Organic wheat glutenConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernIsolated proteinWatchlist
What this is
Isolated protein
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Isolated protein fraction added for texture and chew.
Additional note
Isolated wheat protein used for texture.
Family watchlist
Isolated protein used as a texture helper.
Organic high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oilConcern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined oil
What this is
Refined oil
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined oil with ambiguous single source, adds processing context.
Additional note
Refined vegetable oil, source listed as either oil.
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 fraction, common in tortillas and baked goods.
Additional note
Refined flour, common and recognizable.
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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
Refined rice fraction used as a binder.
Additional note
Refined rice flour, common in baking.
Organic spicesConcern 3/10 — Mild concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Broad spice blend, sources not specified.
Additional note
Broad spice category, not itemized.
Family watchlist
Spice blend is not itemized.
Organic pinto 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.
Filtered waterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Basic water with no formulation concern.
Additional note
Basic water.
Organic brown riceConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable whole grain with no added formulation.
Additional note
Whole grain rice.
Organic whole wheat flourConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernWhole grain
What this is
Whole grain
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole grain flour with minimal processing.
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
Recognizable vegetable base with category-normal processing.
Additional note
Simple cooked tomato product.
Organic onionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Whole vegetable with no added processing.
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
Whole vegetable with no added processing.
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 formulation 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
Whole aromatic with no added processing.
Additional note
Whole vegetable.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient profile is to simple, recognizable ingredients. 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 "carrot", "tomato". 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 "carrot", "tomato". 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 "carrot", "tomato". 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 (Natural flavor)
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 (Natural flavor)
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 (Natural flavor)
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.)
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 Vegan Bean & Cheeze 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.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Amy's Vegan Bean & Cheeze Burrito shows about 5.95g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Amy's Vegan Bean & Cheeze Burrito: 2.01g 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: Pinto beans provide plant protein and fiber; Mostly organic whole-food ingredients; Moderate protein for a plant-based meal.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium near 590 mg per serving; Refined wheat flour tortilla base; Vegan cheese-style component with additives.
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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