Hers

1. Classic Meatloaf (Stouffer's®)

2. Chicken Tikka Masala (Deep Indian Kitchen®)

3. Simply Steamers Meatball Marinara (Healthy Choice®)

4. Chicken Tikka Masala (Saffron Road®)

5. Chicken Teriyaki (Lean Cuisine®) (tied)

5. Meat Loaf and Gravy (Marie Callender's®) (tied)

7. Classic Chicken Parmigiana Bowl (Marie Callender's®)

8. Original Thin Crust Cheese Frozen Pizza (Jack's®)

9. Chicken Lo Mein (P.F. Chang's®)

10. Protein Kick Four Cheese Pizza (Lean Cuisine®)

11. Chicken Tikka Masala with Basmati Saffron Rice (Aplenty®)

12. General Tso's Chicken (Aplenty®)

13. Chicken Tikka Masala Naanwich® (Sukhi's®) (tied)

13. Classic Fried Chicken (Hungry-Man Selects®) (tied)

15. Rising Crust Four Cheese Pizza (DiGiorno®)

16. Macaroni and Cheese (Amy's®)

17. Cheese Enchilada (Amy's®) (tied)

17. Chicken Chimichanga (José Olé®) (tied)

19. Cafe Steamers® Sweet Sesame Chicken (Healthy Choice®)

20. Chicken & Cheese Taquitos (El Monterey®) (tied)

20. Shrimp Alfredo (Zatarain's®) (tied)

22. Classic Crust Pepperoni Pizza (Red Baron®)

23. Naturally Rising Crust Canadian Style Bacon & Pineapple Pizza (Freschetta®)

24. Mexican Protein Bowl (Tasty Bite®)

25. Classic Lasagna with Meat Sauce (Stouffer's®)

26. Indian Mattar Paneer (Amy's®)

27. Chicken Enchilada Suiza (Lean Cuisine®)

28. Five Cheese Rigatoni (Lean Cuisine®)

29. Pad Thai (Amy's®)

30. Chicken Fried Beef Steak (Banquet®)

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Frozen Meal Nutrition: Trends and Insights

You can include frozen meals as part of your healthy habits to create a balanced diet that fuels you from morning until night.

Which Frozen Meals Have the Least Calories?

Frozen Meals With the Least Calories 

1. Chicken & Cheese Taquitos (El Monterey®): 220 calories
2. Cheese Enchilada (Amy's®) and General Tso's Chicken (Aplenty®): 240 calories
3. Chicken Teriyaki (Lean Cuisine®): 260 calories

Frozen Meals With the Most Calories 

1. Classic Fried Chicken (Hungry-Man Selects®): 970 calories
2. Classic Chicken Parmigiana Bowl (Marie Callender's®): 510 calories
3. Shrimp Alfredo (Zatarain's®): 470 calories

Which Frozen Meals Have the Most Protein?

Frozen Meals With the Most Protein   

1. Classic Fried Chicken (Hungry-Man Selects®): 49 grams
2. Classic Chicken Parmigiana Bowl (Marie Callender's®): 31 grams
3. Chicken Tikka Masala (Deep Indian Kitchen®): 24 grams

Frozen Meals With the Least Protein   

1. Chicken & Cheese Taquitos (El Monterey®): 7 grams
2. Cheese Enchilada (Amy's®): 9 grams
3. Chicken Fried Beef Steak (Banquet®) and Chicken Enchilada Suiza (Lean Cuisine®): 10 grams

Which Frozen Meals Have the Most Net Carbs?

Frozen Meals With the Most Net Carbs

1. Pad Thai (Amy's®): 65 grams
2. Shrimp Alfredo (Zatarain's®): 60 grams
3. Classic Fried Chicken (Hungry-Man Selects®): 59 grams

Frozen Meals With the Least Net Carbs

1. General Tso's Chicken (Aplenty®): 12 grams
2. Cheese Enchilada (Amy's®): 15 grams
3. Classic Meatloaf (Stouffer's®): 20 grams

Which Frozen Meals Have the Most Sugar?

Frozen Meals With the Most Sugar

1. Pad Thai (Amy's®): 30 grams
2. Classic Fried Chicken (Hungry-Man Selects®), General Tso's Chicken (Aplenty®), and Cafe Steamers® Sweet Sesame Chicken (Healthy Choice®): 13 grams
3. Meat Loaf and Gravy (Marie Callender's®): 10 grams

Frozen Meals With the Least Sugar

1. Chicken & Cheese Taquitos (El Monterey®) and Chicken Chimichanga (José Olé®): 1 gram
2. Cheese Enchilada (Amy's®) and Chicken Tikka Masala (Deep Indian Kitchen®): 2 grams
3. Chicken Tikka Masala (Aplenty® and Saffron Road®): 4 grams

Methodology: How Scores Were Calculated

Hers looked at the five bestselling frozen meals on Amazon Fresh in six different cuisine categories: Mexican, Asian, pasta/lasagna, American, Indian, and pizza, for a total of 30 meals. Using this list, we ranked each on five nutrition factors. Higher levels of protein were ranked favorably with a 3x multiplier. Calories, trans fat, net carbohydrates, and sugar content were ranked negatively and we applied a 2x multiplier to trans fat scores. 

How to Eat Healthy When Life Gets Busy

Life can get busy, whether you're returning to the office or navigating responsibilities at home. Here are some tips for eating healthy when you're short on time.

1. Find the frozen meals that support your health goals: Nutritional content of frozen meals can vary greatly, so it's always a good idea to read nutrition labels. Then you can assess which ones are best for you based on flavor as well as any nutritional categories you may be trying to boost (like protein), reduce (like sugar), or just be mindful of (like calories). 
2. Plan your grocery list: Before you head to the store, create a grocery list to help you make mindful choices that support your health and weight loss goals. Think about your meal prep plan for the week, and buy ingredients that you need so when you get home and open the fridge you have a plan you can stick to. 
3. Simplify your meals: When you do cook at home after a long day, plan for meals that are easy to prepare and clean up. Slow cooker meals and sheet pan dinners, for instance, require very little effort and only leave one main dish to wash afterward. Overnight oats are another great option for a grab-and-go breakfast you can prep the night before. Healthy meal replacement bars and shakes can also be a good option for on the go. Plus, there's plenty of online recipe inspiration for healthy meals that are high in flavor and nutritional content.

Bestselling Frozen Meals Ranked from Healthiest to Unhealthiest