Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Burrito Bowl, Unwrapped
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Fiber
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Burrito Bowl, Unwrapped is a frozen, microwaveable meal combining grains, legumes, and vegetables. Its main strength is a respectable fiber content, while its main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, it is a pre-portioned convenience option for fast meal preparation.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with fresh avocado slices and a squeeze of lime in a bowl for a more complete meal.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a balanced amount of plant-based protein and fiber, though the sodium levels are relatively high for a single serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 270 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 550mg | 24% |
| Total Carbs | 50g | 18% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Total Sugars | 3g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 40mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.7mg | 9% |
| Potassium | 360mg | 8% |
Ingredient Analysis
The meal is built from brown rice, corn, and a blend of black and pinto beans. A spicy tomatillo sauce adds flavor but introduces corn starch and refined oils, which increases the overall level of processing.
Ingredients
Cooked Brown Rice (Water, Brown Rice), Spicy Tomatillo Sauce (Water, Tomatillo Puree, Onions, Serrano Pepper Puree, Olive Oil, Cilantro, Corn Starch, Apple Cider Vinegar, Chardonnay Wine, Garlic, Salt, Sugar, Canola Oil) Vegetables (Corn, Cooked Black Beans [Water, Black Beans], Cooked Pinto Beans [Water, Pinto Beans], Red Bell Peppers Scallions).
