Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes

Prepared meals, entrees, and side dishes include frozen dinners, ready-to-eat meals, and composite dishes. Nutritional quality varies enormously depending on ingredients and preparation. These items are practical but often contain more sodium and less fiber than home-prepared equivalents.

Key Nutrients

  • Frozen meals typically provide 250 to 500 calories per serving with 600 to 1200mg sodium
  • Protein content ranges from 10g in pasta-based meals to 30g in protein-focused options
  • Most prepared meals are lower in fiber and higher in sodium than home-cooked equivalents

Tips

  • Compare frozen meals by protein content and sodium level rather than just total calories.
  • Adding a side of vegetables to a frozen meal improves the fiber and micronutrient content significantly.
  • Higher-protein frozen meals (25g+) with less than 600mg sodium are the most balanced commercial options.
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Banquet Salisbury Steak with Gravy Family Size Frozen Unprepared

155 cal

8% DV

P 6.9g
C 7g
F 11.1g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Beef Corned Beef Hash with Potato Canned

164 cal

8% DV

P 8.7g
C 9.3g
F 10.2g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Beef Macaroni with Tomato Sauce Frozen Entree Reduced Fat

113 cal

6% DV

P 5.9g
C 18g
F 2g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Beef Pot Pie Frozen Entree Prepared

220 cal

11% DV

P 7.3g
C 22.1g
F 11.4g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Beef Stew Canned Entree

99 cal

5% DV

P 4.4g
C 7.9g
F 5.5g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Burrito Bean and Cheese Frozen

221 cal

11% DV

P 7.1g
C 34g
F 6.3g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Burrito Beef and Bean Frozen

239 cal

12% DV

P 7.3g
C 30.8g
F 9.6g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Burrito Beef and Bean Microwaved

298 cal

15% DV

P 8.7g
C 39g
F 11.9g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chicken Nuggets Dark and White Meat Precooked Frozen Not Reheated

268 cal

13% DV

P 12g
C 16.1g
F 17.3g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chicken Nuggets White Meat Precooked Frozen Not Reheated

261 cal

13% DV

P 14.4g
C 16.2g
F 15.4g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chicken Pot Pie Frozen Entree Prepared

204 cal

10% DV

P 5.1g
C 19.2g
F 11.9g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chicken Tenders Breaded Frozen Prepared

240 cal

12% DV

P 14.6g
C 14.9g
F 13.6g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chicken Thighs Frozen Breaded Reheated

334 cal

17% DV

P 18.7g
C 14.2g
F 22.5g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chili Con Carne with Beans Canned Entree

107 cal

5% DV

P 5.8g
C 13.1g
F 3.5g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chili No Beans Canned Entree

118 cal

6% DV

P 7.5g
C 6.1g
F 7.1g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Chili with Beans Microwavable Bowls

100 cal

5% DV

P 5.9g
C 10.9g
F 3.7g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Corn Dogs Frozen Prepared

250 cal

13% DV

P 8.6g
C 27g
F 12g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Dumpling Potato- or Cheese-filled Frozen

195 cal

10% DV

P 5.3g
C 29.6g
F 6.1g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Egg Rolls Chicken Refrigerated Heated

197 cal

10% DV

P 10.4g
C 28.5g
F 4.5g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Egg Rolls Pork Refrigerated Heated

227 cal

11% DV

P 9.9g
C 28.5g
F 8.2g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Egg Rolls Vegetable Frozen Prepared

214 cal

11% DV

P 6g
C 31.8g
F 7g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Hot Pockets Croissant Pockets Chicken Broccoli and Cheddar Stuffed Sandwich Frozen

235 cal

12% DV

P 8.9g
C 30.4g
F 8.6g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Hot Pockets Ham 'n Cheese Stuffed Sandwich Frozen

270 cal

14% DV

P 9.2g
C 24.7g
F 15g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Hot Pockets Meatballs & Mozzarella Stuffed Sandwich Frozen

252 cal

13% DV

P 9.3g
C 30.7g
F 10.2g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g

Hungry Man Salisbury Steak with Gravy Frozen Unprepared

136 cal

7% DV

P 8g
C 7g
F 8.5g
Meals, Entrees, and Side Dishes·per 100g
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