Black Beans, Sweet Mesquite
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including corn syrup, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Fiber Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
039400019220
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size130 g
Amount per serving
Calories
160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 450mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 5g
18%
Total Sugars 13g
Protein 6g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
23 listed · 7 flagged for reviewPREPARED BLACK BEANS, WATER, SUGAR, RED BELL PEPPER, ONION, TOMATO PASTE, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, VINEGAR, CHICKEN AND CHICKEN FAT, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BACON FAT AND COOKED BACON, MOLASSES, GARLIC POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, TURMERIC, CANOLA OIL, CARAMEL COLOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CALCIUM CHLORIDE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Black Beans, Sweet Mesquite scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Natural Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Beans & Legumes, this product is more processed than about 96% of the 4,710 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, Sweet Mesquite's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Molasses, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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