Food Nutrition in Frozen
Entrees
The nutritional value of
ready-to-eat frozen meals varies enormously according to ingredients used.
However, food quality and nutrient-value are not typically as high as
in home-cooked meals. Pre-prepared meals may be extremely convenient and
very useful for calorie-control, but offer fewer dietary benefits than
food prepared at home.
Energy in Frozen Entrees
The calorie content of regular
frozen entrees is between 300-700 calories. Healthy Choice, Lean
Cuisine and Weight Watchers Smart Ones contain fewer calories,
typically between 300-500 calories.
Nutrients in Frozen Entrees
Most frozen meals contain
a combination of carbohydrate, protein and fat, whose proportions will
vary according to ingredients.
Vitamins in Frozen Entrees
Frozen dinners contain a
variety of vitamins, depending on ingredients.
Minerals in Frozen Entrees
Frozen meals contain a variety
of minerals and trace elements, depending on ingredients.
Glycemic Index (GI) Value
For Frozen Entrees
Frozen dinners typically
have a medium GI value.
Most Nutritious Types of
Frozen Entrees
The nutritious value of ready-to-eat
frozen meals depends upon the quality of ingredients and the amount of
fat they contain. Look out for Healthy Choice, Lean Cuisine
and Weight Watchers Smart Ones.
Healthy
Choice Frozen
Entrees
Beef
Pepper Steak
Beef Pot Roast
Beef Stroganoff
Beef Teriyaki
Beef and Broccoli
Beef Fajitas
Salisbury Steak
Cheese Ravioli
Cheese Tortellini
Chicken Broccoli Alfredo
Chicken Carbonara
Chicken Enchiladas
Chicken Fettuccini
Chicken Ole
Chicken Piccata
Chicken Teriyaki
Herb Baked Fish
Lemon Pepper Fish
Shrimp Creole
Shrimp Marinara
Lean Cuisine
Frozen Entrees
Baked
Chicken
Chicken Cacciatore
Chicken Chow Mein
Fiesta Chicken
Chicken Tenderolins
Linguini w/Clam Sauce
Lasagna w/Meat Sauce
Beef Peppercorn
Beef Portabello
Turkey Dijon
Macaroni and Cheese
Spaghetti and Meat
Sauce
Chicken and Vegetables
Chicken in Peanut
Sauce
Chicken in Wine Sauce
Chicken Parmesan
Angel Hair Pasta
Glazed Chicken w/Rice
Fettuccini Alfredo
Mandarin Chicken
Lean Cuisine Entrees
Weight Watchers
Smart Ones Frozen Entrees
Smart
Ones Reduced-Calorie Frozen Meals
Honey Mustard Chicken
Lemon Herb Chicken
Spaghetti Marinara
Chicken Oriental
Ravioli Florentine
Four Cheese Pizza
Spicy Sausage Pizza
Fajita Chicken Supreme
Fillet of Beef
Penne Pollo
Pepper Steak
Stuffed Turkey Breast
Basil Chicken
Teriyaki Chicken &
Vegetable Bowl
Southwestern Style
Chicken Bowl
Chicken Stir-Fry Bowl
Pasta Fagioli Bowl
Seafood Linguini Bowl
Gnocchi with Grilled Chicken
Bowl
Bean & Beef Salsa Verde
Bowl
Weight Control, Exercise
and Nutrition
Some people who want to lose
weight make the mistake of focusing exclusively on calorie-intake and
counting calories. Although keeping track of energy intake is vital, energy
expenditure is also important. So too is diet nutrition, because when
we maintain a healthy body and metabolism, we burn calories faster. In
short, if you want to lose weight, make sure you eat a healthy diet in
order to obtain all your necessary nutrients.
More Information About
Calories and Energy Expenditure
Calorie Burning Exercise Advice
Calories Burned By Exercise
Calories in Foods
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