Old El Paso Green Chiles Refried Beans
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil and natural flavoring.
Nutrition Highlights

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* 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
13 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCOOKED PINTO BEANS, WATER, GREEN CHILES. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, TOMATO PASTE, SEA SALT, LARD, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, ONION POWDER, HYDROGENATED LARD, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVOR, GARLIC POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Old El Paso Green Chiles Refried Beans scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Hydrogenated Lard): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Old El Paso Green Chiles Refried Beans' 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: Green Chiles. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Sea 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.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- 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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