Menudo
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including MSG and natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041331028752
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size245 g
Amount per serving
Calories
200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 90mg
30%
Sodium 1250mg
54%
Total Carbohydrate 12g
4%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 14g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.1mg
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
10 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, BEEF TRIPE, HOMINY, SALT, CHILE PEPPERS, BEEF STOCKS, NATURAL FLAVORINGS, GELATIN, SUGAR, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Menudo scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavorings, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 24% of the 7,596 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 Menudo'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
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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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