Herdez, Instant Refried Beans, Jalapeno
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072878916035
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size35 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 10g
36%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 6g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
11 listed · 4 flagged for reviewPINTO BEANS (SOYBEAN OIL (TRANS FREE SHORTENING WITH TBHQ AND CITRIC ACID), SALT), DRIED RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPER, SALT, COCONUT AND/OR CANOLA OIL, DRIED JALAPENO, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED AS AN ANTICAKING AGENT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Herdez, Instant Refried Beans, Jalapeno scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Herdez, Instant Refried Beans, Jalapeno'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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Pinto Beans (Soybean Oil (Trans Free Shortening With Tbhq And Citric Acid), Salt).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut And/Or Canola 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.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Silicon Dioxide Added As An Anticaking Agent.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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