Beef Picadillo Empanadas
Processing Score
8.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
853568003200
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size113 g
Amount per serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14g
18%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 430mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 9g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
24 listed · 2 flagged for reviewWHEAT FLOUR, WATER, LENTILS, BEEF+ (BEEF, WATER, POTATO STARCH, SALT), PALM OIL, ONIONS, EGGS+, POTATOES, GREEN OLIVES (GREEN OLIVES, WATER, VINEGAR, SEA SALT, OLIVE OIL), GARLIC, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CURRANTS (ZANTE CURRANTS, VEGETABLE OR PALM OIL), PAPRIKA, SUGAR, SEA SALT, OLIVE OIL, SALT, OREGANO, PARSLEY, YEAST EXTRACT (YEAST EXTRACT, SALT), GUAR GUM, CUMIN, CAYENNE PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Beef Picadillo Empanadas scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Beef Picadillo Empanadas' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Olive Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract (Yeast Extract, Salt).
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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