Starkist
Is Starkist Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna healthy?
Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna
Longevity Score
84/100
Food Integrity Score
68/100
Choose Occasionally
There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.
Quick answer
Choose Occasionally
Starkist spicy pepper rice & beans with tuna is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 84 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 68 out of 100. Whole-grain and bean base with tuna and vegetables; moderate sodium and sunflower oil are the main drawbacks. Strengths include brown rice, barley, and bean blend base, lean tuna provides solid protein, and vegetables like carrots, corn, peppers, while main considerations include sodium around 600mg per serving, sunflower oil and several additives present, and modest added processing in sauce and seasonings.
Longevity Score 84/100Food Integrity Score 68/100
What helped the score?
- Brown rice, barley, and bean blend base
- Lean tuna provides solid protein
- Vegetables like carrots, corn, peppers
What held the score back?
- Sodium around 600mg per serving
- Sunflower oil and several additives present
- Modest added processing in sauce and seasonings
Ingredients
Ingredient list
COOKED GRAIN BLEND (WATER, BROWN RICE, BLACK BARLEY, DAIKON RADISH SEEDS), LIGHT TUNA, COOKED BEAN BLEND (WATER, BLACK BEANS, WHITE BEANS), WATER, CARROTS, CORN, ONIONS, GREEN BELL PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SUNFLOWER OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF THE FOLLOWING: HOT SAUCE (AGED RED PEPPERS, VINEGAR, SALT, GARLIC), LIME JUICE, GARLIC POWDER, SPICES, SALT, CILANTRO, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH [CORN], XANTHAN GUM, CITRUS FIBER, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 128 g (1 pouch)
- Calories1709% DV
- Protein11g22% DV
- Total Carbs24g9% DV
- Fiber4g14% DV
- Total Fat3g4% DV
- Saturated Fat0.5g3% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Starkist Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna
- Brand
- Starkist
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Entrees, Sides & Small Meals)
- GTIN / UPC
00080000519726- Serving size
- 128 g (1 pouch)
- 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: Low sugar (2g)
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 (600.3mg)
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: Higher protein (11g)
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: Low sugar (2g)
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: Helpful protein (11g)
Athletic Fueling
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (24g)
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 (11g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
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: Moderate protein (11g)
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 "tuna". 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 "tuna". 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 "tuna". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Seafood ingredients (Mentions "tuna". 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: Higher net carbs (20g)
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: Net carbs above typical keto snack range (20g)
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 "barley". 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: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "modified food starch". See ingredients for details.)
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: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "modified food starch". See ingredients for details.)
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: Common ultra-processed markers (Mentions "modified food starch". See ingredients for details.)
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: Higher sodium (600.3mg)
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 "rice", "corn", "barley". See ingredients for details.)
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, 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 Starkist Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly 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?
Starkist Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna shows about 3.97g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Starkist Spicy Pepper Rice & Beans With Tuna: 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: Brown rice, barley, and bean blend base; Lean tuna provides solid protein; Vegetables like carrots, corn, peppers.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Sodium around 600mg per serving; Sunflower oil and several additives present; Modest added processing in sauce and seasonings.
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
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