Goya, Beef Empanadas
Processing Score
12.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041331090346
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size71 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 490mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 27g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 9g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* 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
15 listed · 3 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, ENZYMES), WATER, GROUND BEEF, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY FLOUR, CARAMEL COLOR), SHORTENING (PALM OIL, PURE VEGETABLE OIL, SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL), ONIONS, BEEF BASE (SALT, BEEF FAT [BHA, PROPYL GALLATE AND CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR], DEXTROSE, HYDROLYCED SOY PROTEIN, CORN GLUTEN AND WHEAT PROTEIN [CONTAINS SALT, CARAMEL COLOR], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, ONION POWDER, CARAMEL COLOR, BEEF EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, NATURAL FLAVORING, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA), SWEET GREEN PEPPERS, TOMATO PULP, GARLIC, SALT, SWEET RED PEPPERS, ORGEANO, BLACK PEPPER, CUMIN.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Goya, Beef 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.
- Modified ProteinsStrong UPF marker
In this product: Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Flour, Caramel Color).
Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Shortening (Palm Oil, Pure Vegetable Oil, Soybean And Cottonseed Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Beef Base (Salt, Beef Fat [Bha, Propyl Gallate And Citric Acid Added To Protect Flavor], Dextrose, Hydrolyced Soy Protein, Corn Gluten And Wheat Protein [Contains Salt, Caramel Color], Modified Food Starch, Monosodium Glutamate, Onion Powder, Caramel Color, Beef Extract, Lactic Acid, Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate, Natural Flavoring, Oleoresin Paprika).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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