Stouffer's, Chicken Enchilada

Processing Score

20.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

6/10Good

The processing score reflects 111 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

013800555236

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size311 g

Amount per serving

Calories

430

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 14g

18%

Saturated Fat 4.5g

23%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 30mg

10%

Sodium 930mg

40%

Total Carbohydrate 58g

21%

Dietary Fiber 4g

14%

Total Sugars 8g

Protein 17g

Calcium 250mg

19%

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

28 listed · 8 flagged for review

CHICKEN ENCHILADA (CORN TORTILLA (WATER, CORN MASA (STONE GROUND CORN MASA FLOUR, GUAR GUM, NONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CORNSTARCH, CELLULOSE GUM, TRACE OF LIME)], CHICKEN FILLING [CHICKEN MEAT, TOMATOES {TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID], HYDRATED SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE [WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, VITAL WHEAT GLUTEN, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS], GREEN CHILIES {GREEN CHILES, CITRIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM CHILORIDE}, WATER, TOMATO PASTE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, CHICKEN FLAVOR [DRIED CHICKEN BROTH, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT (AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, SUNFLOWER OIL [ANTI-DUSTING AGENT]), SALT}, ONION POWDER, SALT, PAPRIKA, GARLIC POWDER, CHILE PEPPER, CILANTRO, BLACK PEPPER]), BLANCHED ENRICHED LONG GRAIN PARBOILED RICE (WATER, RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), SKIM MILK, WATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), GREEN CHILES AND CITRIC ACID, BLACK BEANS (WITH WATER, SALT, SUGAR), CORN, SOYBEAN OIL, 2% OR LESS OF DEHYDRATED SOUR CREAM (SOUR CREAM [CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK]), CHEDDR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), ROASTED RED PEPPER PUREE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, JALAPENO PUREE (JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ACETIC ACID AND CALCIUM CHLORIDE), SUGAR, SALT, AMERICAN CHEESE SPREAD (CHEDDAR AND COLBY CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SKIM MILK, MILKFAT, SALT, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), GARLIC PUREE, ONIONS, SPICES, LIME JUICE CONCENTRATE, MONO- & DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ROMANO CHEESE PRODUCT ( [PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, LACTIC ACID), SEASONING (CORN MALTODEXTRIN, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS), XANTHAN GUM, YEAST EXTRACT.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Stouffer's, Chicken Enchilada scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Emulsifiers (Mono- & Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Frozen Dinners, this product is more processed than about 37% of the 5,358 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 Stouffer's, Chicken Enchilada'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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Chicken Enchilada Corn Tortilla Water, Corn Masa Stone Ground Corn Masa Flour, Guar Gum, Nono And Diglycerides, Cornstarch, Cellulose Gum, Trace Of Lime ], Chicken Filling [Chicken Meat, Tomatoes {Tomatoes, Tomato Juice, Salt, Calcium Chloride, Citric Acid], Hydrated Soy Protein Concentrate [Water, Soy Protein Concentrate, Vital Wheat Gluten, Salt, Soybean Oil, Natural Flavors], Green Chilies {Green Chiles, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Chiloride}, Water, Tomato Paste, Modified Cornstarch, Chicken Flavor [Dried Chicken Broth, Autolyzed Yeast Extract Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Sunflower Oil [Anti-Dusting Agent] , Salt}, Onion Powder, Salt, Paprika, Garlic Powder, Chile Pepper, Cilantro, Black Pepper], Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Green Chiles And Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Black Beans (With Water, Salt, Sugar), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Amy's Organic vs Stouffer's comparison.

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