Meals with chicken
Trader Joe's Chicken Burrito Bowl
330 g
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 66
Trader Joe's Chicken Burrito Bowl scores 66 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.6 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: anti-caking agent, color (added) and firming agent. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Organic Grilled Chicken Cilantro & Lime Burrito Red's · 50 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 90 out of 100 , 24 points higher -
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Organic Burrito Bowl Urban Remedy · 12.2 oz/345 g Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 100 out of 100 , 34 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Chicken Burrito Bowl
Ingredients
- Calcium chloride minus 2.5 points
- Powdered cellulose minus 2.5 points
- Canola oil minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.2 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 1.6 g / 100 g minus 5 points
100 − 34.5 = 65.5 → 66
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [8]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 112 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 3.3 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.2 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 16.4 g |
| Sugars | 0.9 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 1.6 g |
Serving: 1 serving (330 g)
Ingredients
- par boiled brown rice
- water
- white meat chicken
- chicken breast
- water
- potato starch
- sea salt
- black beans
- water
- black beans
- red quinoa
- water
- red quinoa
- red pepper
- green pepper
- corn
- cheddar cheese
- milk
- salt
- calcium chloride
- annatto
- color (not recognized)
- microbial rennet
- cellulose
- crushed tomatoes
- sour cream
- milk solids
- cream
- bacterial culture
- diced tomatoes
- tomatoes
- tomato juice
- poblano peppers
- onions
- cream
- cornstarch
- expeller pressed canola oil
- garlic puree
- garlic
- water
- spices
- sea salt
- chili powder
- chipotle pepper paste
- red bell peppers
- sea salt
- chipotle peppers
- cilantro
- lime juice
- water
- lime juice concentrate
- lime oil
Label text, as published
par boiled brown rice, water, white meat chicken, chicken breast, water, potato starch, sea salt, black beans, water, black beans, red quinoa, water, red quinoa, red pepper, green pepper, corn, cheddar cheese, milk, salt, calcium chloride, annatto, color, microbial rennet, cellulose, crushed tomatoes, sour cream, milk solids, cream, bacterial culture, diced tomatoes, tomatoes, tomato juice, poblano peppers, onions, cream, cornstarch, expeller pressed canola oil, garlic puree, garlic, water, spices, sea salt, chili powder, chipotle pepper paste, red bell peppers, sea salt, chipotle peppers, cilantro, lime juice, water, lime juice concentrate, lime oil
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
- Not vegan
- Not vegetarian
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
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