Gebhardt Mexican Style Refried Beans, 16 ounces, 16 OZ

Common questions

Is Gebhardt Mexican Style Refried Beans, 16 ounces, 16 OZ healthy?

Gebhardt Mexican Style Refried Beans, 16 ounces, 16 OZ scores 75/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains a simple ingredient list with cooked beans, water, lard, and salt, which contributes to its relatively clean profile.

How processed is Gebhardt Mexican Style Refried Beans, 16 ounces, 16 OZ?

Gebhardt Mexican Style Refried Beans, 16 ounces, 16 OZ is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Gebhardt Mexican Style Refried Beans, 16 ounces, 16 OZ's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Cooked Beans counts in its favor. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Gebhardt Mexican Style Refried Beans, 16 ounces, 16 OZ

Gebhardt
75 Good

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

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At a glance

Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Conagra Brands
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains a simple ingredient list with cooked beans, water, lard, and salt, which contributes to its relatively clean profile. The use of lard instead of seed oils is a positive aspect, as it avoids the common pitfalls of industrial oils. However, it is still a processed food, which limits its score potential, and the sodium content is moderately high, which could be a concern for those monitoring salt intake.

Key ingredients 4

Cooked Beans
Good

Provides plant-based protein and dietary fiber to support digestive health and sustained energy.

Water
Neutral

Used as a basic liquid base to achieve the proper consistency for the refried beans.

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Lard
Neutral

A traditional cooking fat that provides authentic flavor and texture, used in moderation.

Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt added for flavor enhancement and food preservation.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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