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Is REFRIED BEANS healthy?

REFRIED BEANS scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains precooked pinto beans, which are a nutritious ingredient, but it also includes soybean oil, a seed oil that is highly processed and can promote inflammation.

How processed is REFRIED BEANS?

REFRIED BEANS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive REFRIED BEANS' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Precooked Pinto Beans counts in its favor; Soybean Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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REFRIED BEANS

Name: REFRIED BEANS
Brand: La Preferida

La Preferida

Bioengineered

Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 1

Harmful ingredients 1

Owned by La Preferida Inc

Category Canned Foods

Summary

This product contains precooked pinto beans, which are a nutritious ingredient, but it also includes soybean oil, a seed oil that is highly processed and can promote inflammation. The presence of this oil, along with the product's processed nature, limits its health score despite the beans' nutritional benefits.

Key ingredients 4

Precooked Pinto Beans

Very Good

An excellent whole-food source of plant-based protein, complex carbohydrates, and dietary fiber.

Water

Neutral

Essential for hydration and used here as a basic cooking medium to achieve the proper texture.

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Salt

Neutral

Used for flavor enhancement and food preservation.

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Soybean Oil

Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which can promote inflammation when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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