Healthy Choice
Is Healthy Choice Carne Asada Tender Braised Beef Strips With Yellow Squash, Greens Blend, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Onions In An Ancho Chile Sauce Zero Bowls healthy?
Carne Asada Tender Braised Beef Strips With Yellow Squash, Greens Blend, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Onions In An Ancho Chile Sauce Zero Bowls
Longevity Score
84/100
Food Integrity Score
84/100
Enjoy in Moderation
Nutrition and ingredient quality are both respectable, but this is better as a balanced choice than an everyday default.
Quick answer
Enjoy in Moderation
Healthy Choice carne asada tender braised beef strips with yellow squash, greens blend, bell peppers, tomatoes & onions in an ancho chile sauce zero bowls is rated enjoy in moderation overall, with a Longevity Score of 84 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Whole-food vegetable and beef bowl with lean protein and fiber; sodium is moderate and sauce adds some processing. Strengths include good protein with vegetables and greens, moderate fiber from squash, greens, and peppers, and low added sugar and minimal additives, while main considerations include sodium is moderate for one meal, canola oil and corn starch in sauce, and seasoned beef and flavorings add some processing.
Longevity Score 84/100Food Integrity Score 84/100
What helped the score?
- Good protein with vegetables and greens
- Moderate fiber from squash, greens, and peppers
- Low added sugar and minimal additives
What held the score back?
- Sodium is moderate for one meal
- Canola oil and corn starch in sauce
- Seasoned beef and flavorings add some processing
Ingredients
Ingredient list
SEASONED BRAISED BEEF (BEEF, WATER, SEA SALT, SEASONING [ONION, GARLIC, SPICES], FLAVORINGS, OLIVE OIL, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN), YELLOW SQUASH, LEAFY GREENS (KALE, CHARD, SPINACH), GREEN BELL PEPPERS, TOMATOES, WATER, RED ONIONS, POBLANO PEPPERS, CANOLA OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, TOMATO PASTE, ONIONS, GARLIC, DRIED GUAJILLO PEPPERS, CORN STARCH, ANCHO CHILE, SALT, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CUMIN, LOCUST BEAN GUM, OREGANO, BLACK PEPPER.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 262 g (1 meal)
- Calories19910% DV
- Protein16g32% DV
- Total Carbs14g5% DV
- Fiber6g22% DV
- Total Fat9g12% DV
- Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Healthy Choice Carne Asada Tender Braised Beef Strips With Yellow Squash, Greens Blend, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Onions In An Ancho Chile Sauce Zero Bowls
- Brand
- Healthy Choice
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00072655011236- Serving size
- 262 g (1 meal)
- 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
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: High fiber (6g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Higher sodium (440.2mg)
This product has 2 additional signals 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: Higher protein (16g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: High fiber (6g)
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: Recovery protein (16g)
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: High protein (16g)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "beef". 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 "beef". 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 "beef". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "beef". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: High fiber (6g)
Minimally Processed Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A supportive signal: Whole-food signals (beef, yellow squash)
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 supportive signal: Whole-food signals (beef, yellow squash)
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 supportive signal: Whole-food signals (beef, yellow squash)
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: High fiber (6g)
This product has 3 additional signals 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 "corn", "bean". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Higher unsaturated fat (7g)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
NeutralMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Keto-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available Longevity and 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 available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Healthy Choice Carne Asada Tender Braised Beef Strips With Yellow Squash, Greens Blend, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Onions In An Ancho Chile Sauce Zero Bowls 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?
Healthy Choice Carne Asada Tender Braised Beef Strips With Yellow Squash, Greens Blend, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Onions In An Ancho Chile Sauce Zero Bowls shows about 6.03g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Healthy Choice Carne Asada Tender Braised Beef Strips With Yellow Squash, Greens Blend, Bell Peppers, Tomatoes & Onions In An Ancho Chile Sauce Zero Bowls: 7g 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: Good protein with vegetables and greens; Moderate fiber from squash, greens, and peppers; Low added sugar and minimal additives.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium is moderate for one meal; Canola oil and corn starch in sauce; Seasoned beef and flavorings add some processing.
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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