Black Beans & Brown Rice with Corn, Peppers & Spices
Processing Score
7.6Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
054800233250
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size240 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 470mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 37g
13%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 6g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 1.5mg
8%
Potassium 290mg
6%
* 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
18 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE, VEGETABLES (TOMATO, CORN, POBLANO PEPPERS), BLACK BEANS, RED AND BLACK QUINOA; LESS THAN 2% OF: CANOLA OIL+, SALT, SPICES, MALTODEXTRIN, GARLIC*, ONION*, YEAST EXTRACT, CHILI PEPPER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUGAR, GUAR GUM, JALAPENO PEPPER*, XANTHAN GUM.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Black Beans & Brown Rice with Corn, Peppers & Spices scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 25% of the 4,145 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 Black Beans & Brown Rice with Corn, Peppers & Spices' 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: Red And Black Quinoa; Less Than 2% Of: Canola Oil+.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our White Rice vs Brown Rice comparison.
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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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