Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Can - 4oz

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Is Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Can - 4oz healthy?

Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Can - 4oz scores 65/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains simple ingredients such as green chile peppers and salt, with minimal additives like citric acid and calcium chloride.

How processed is Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Can - 4oz?

Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Can - 4oz is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Can - 4oz's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Green Chile Peppers 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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Old El Paso Chopped Green Chiles Can - 4oz

La Victoria
65 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 0
Owned by Hormel Foods
Category Canned Foods
Summary

This product contains simple ingredients such as green chile peppers and salt, with minimal additives like citric acid and calcium chloride. The processing level is moderate, which limits its score, but the absence of harmful ingredients such as seed oils or artificial additives supports a relatively positive rating. The clean label and straightforward ingredient list contribute to its healthiness within its category.

Key ingredients 4

Green Chile Peppers
Good

Green chile peppers are a natural vegetable rich in vitamins and antioxidants, making them a healthy addition to meals.

Salt
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Citric Acid
Neutral

Citric acid is a common food additive used for preservation and flavor enhancement without significant health impact.

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Calcium Chloride
Neutral

Calcium chloride is used to maintain food texture and safety, generally recognized as safe in food processing.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

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