Just Egg Southwest Breakfast Burrito
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Protein
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Just Egg Southwest Breakfast Burrito is a frozen, plant-based handheld meal for quick morning use. Its main strength is a solid protein content, while its main tradeoff is a high sodium level. Overall, it is a savory, time-saving option for busy mornings.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Pair it with a side of fresh sliced avocado or a bowl of mixed berries for a more complete breakfast spread.
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Nutrition Overview
The label shows a strong protein contribution, though it is offset by a significant amount of salt. It also provides a modest amount of fiber.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 330 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Sodium | 570mg | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | <1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 11g | 22% |
| Iron | 2.7mg | 15% |
| Total Carbs | 39g | 14% |
| Potassium | 170mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a wheat tortilla, mung bean protein, brown rice, and black beans. The formulation is rounded out with refined starches and a southwest seasoning blend that increases the overall processing level.
Ingredients
Tortilla (enriched wheat flour [wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid], water, canola oil, baking powder [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphates], salt), Just Egg (water, mung bean protein, expeller-pressed canola oil, corn starch, contains less than 2% of baking powder [sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, corn starch, monocalcium phosphate], carrot extractives [color], dehydrated garlic, dehydrated onion, salt, transglutaminase, turmeric extractives [color]), brown rice, black beans, poblano pepper, expeller-pressed canola oil, red pepper, chipotle puree (water, chipotle, citric acid), southwest seasoning (spices, paprika, dehydrated garlic, salt).
