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El Monterey nutrition facts

USDA's branded food database lists 158 El Monterey products from Ruiz Food Products Inc in 11 categories; the most are frozen dinners and entrees (82). Of the 158 with a measured place in their category, 151 have less sugar per 100 g than the category's median and 94 less sodium. Below, the brand's median per 100 g beside each category's median, then each product's place in its category.

El Monterey products and their place in each category

Per 100 g; in brackets, the share of the product's category with less
ProductCategoryCaloriesSugarsSodium
Lean Burrito, Egg, Cheese, Tomato & BasilFrozen Dinners and Entrees1861.8 g (46%)319 mg (58%)
Lean Chipotle Chicken Bowl, SpicyFrozen Dinners and Entrees1231.3 g (29%)282 mg (44%)
Medium Spicy Jalapeno Bean & Cheese ChimchangasFrozen Dinners and Entrees1950 g (0%)381 mg (75%)
Medium Spicy Jalapeno Bean & Cheese ChimichangasFrozen Dinners and Entrees1950 g (0%)381 mg (75%)
Mexican Grill Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese Quesadillas Flour TortillasFrozen Dinners and Entrees2120.9 g (14%)442 mg (85%)
Mexican Style Beef Mac'n CheeseFrozen Dinners and Entrees1841.2 g (23%)341 mg (64%)
Mexican-style Street Corn & Grilled Chicken Seasoned Grilled Chicken, Red Bell Peppers and a Parmesan & Cotija Cheese Garnish, Mexican-styleFrozen Dinners and Entrees1153.1 g (75%)313 mg (56%)
Microwaveable Chorizo Mac'n CheeseFrozen Dinners and Entrees1921.2 g (23%)329 mg (61%)
Mild Beef & Bean Green Chili BurritosFrozen Dinners and Entrees2650.9 g (14%)301 mg (52%)
Mild Beef & Bean Green Chili Burritos, MildFrozen Dinners and Entrees2650.9 g (14%)301 mg (52%)
Mild Beef & Bean Red Chili BurritosFrozen Dinners and Entrees2740.9 g (14%)265 mg (38%)
Mild Beef & Bean Red Chili BurritosFrozen Dinners and Entrees2740.9 g (14%)265 mg (38%)
Mini Chimis Chimichangas, Chicken & CheeseFrozen Dinners and Entrees2240 g (0%)341 mg (64%)
Quesadilla, Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese in a Fresh Baked TortillaFrozen Dinners and Entrees2040.9 g (14%)434 mg (84%)
Quesadillas, Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack CheeseFrozen Dinners and Entrees2040.9 g (14%)434 mg (84%)
Red Hot Beef BurritoFrozen Dinners and Entrees2570 g (0%)239 mg (28%)
Shredded Beef Barbacoa in a Zesty Red Sauce Topped with Monterey Jack Cheese and Served Over Spanish Style RiceFrozen Dinners and Entrees1531.2 g (23%)314 mg (56%)
Shredded Steak & Three-cheese Burrito, Shredded Steak & Three-cheeseFrozen Dinners and Entrees2040 g (0%)296 mg (50%)
Shredded Steak & Three-cheese Chimichanga, Shredded Steak & Three-cheeseFrozen Dinners and Entrees2110.7 g (9%)303 mg (52%)
Shredded Steak, Cheese & Rice BurritosFrozen Dinners and Entrees2060.7 g (11%)324 mg (59%)
Shrimp, Peppers and Onion Served Over White Rice with a Zesty Red Sauce Salsa Roja BowlsFrozen Dinners and Entrees1061.3 g (30%)345 mg (66%)
Signature Charbroiled Chicken & Monterey Jack Cheese QuesadillasFrozen Dinners and Entrees2040.9 g (14%)434 mg (84%)
Signature Chimichangas, Chicken & Monterey Jack CheeseFrozen Dinners and Entrees2040.7 g (9%)310 mg (55%)
Southwest Chicken & Veggie BurritosFrozen Dinners and Entrees1802.3 g (61%)234 mg (26%)
Spicy Chipotle Chicken Grilled Chicken with Roja Chipotle Sauce, Monterey Jack & Cheddar Cheese, Served Over Savory Yellow Rice, Black Beans and Corn BowlFrozen Dinners and Entrees1590.9 g (14%)322 mg (59%)
Spicy Loaded Veggie BowlFrozen Dinners and Entrees1281.8 g (43%)238 mg (28%)
Spicy Red Hot Bean & Cheese ChimichangaFrozen Dinners and Entrees2250.4 g (6%)198 mg (15%)
Taco Beef BurritosFrozen Dinners and Entrees2480 g (0%)345 mg (66%)
Mexican-style Campfire Pinto Beans with Chorizo Sausage, Peppers, Onions and Mexican Spices, Mexican-style Campfire BeansFrozen Prepared Sides771.5 g (43%)277 mg (45%)
Spanish-style Red Rice with Red Peppers and Fire Roasted Sweet Corn, Spanish-styleFrozen Prepared Sides1861.4 g (40%)193 mg (26%)
Mexican Street Sweet and Roasted Corn with Parmesan and Cotija CheesesFrozen Vegetables1092.7 g (58%)200 mg (90%)
Beef & Cheese TaquitosMexican Dinner Mixes2591.2 g (52%)341 mg (31%)
Beef and Cheese EmpanadasOther Deli2820 g (0%)424 mg (65%)
Bean & Cheese Xx Large BurritoPrepared Wraps and Burittos2000.4 g (10%)259 mg (6%)
Beef & Bean BurritoPrepared Wraps and Burittos2510.8 g (22%)271 mg (7%)
Beef & Bean Green Chili Burrito Xx Large!Prepared Wraps and Burittos2550.4 g (10%)255 mg (6%)
Spicy Red Hot Beef & Bean BurritoPrepared Wraps and Burittos2550.4 g (10%)322 mg (15%)
Spicy Red Hot Beef & Bean ChimichangaPrepared Wraps and Burittos2780.4 g (10%)310 mg (13%)

Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; the share of each product's category (one product per barcode) with less sugar or sodium per 100 g, computed by GetFoodFacts.

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Sources for this page
USDA FoodData Central
the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
FoodData Central documentation
what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov