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Is Lean Cuisine Protein Kick Salisbury Steak With Macaroni & Cheese healthy?

Protein Kick Salisbury Steak With Macaroni & Cheese

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

58/100

Food Integrity Score

42/100

Limit When Possible

Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.

Quick answer

Limit When Possible

Lean Cuisine protein kick salisbury steak with macaroni & cheese is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 58 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100. High-protein frozen meal, but processed meats, refined pasta, sodium, and additives lower its whole-food alignment. Strengths include solid protein (about 23g per serving), some vegetables and oats, and moderate calories for a single meal, while main considerations include ultra-processed ingredient list with many additives, refined pasta and wheat flour base, and sodium around 761mg per serving.

Longevity Score 58/100Food Integrity Score 42/100

What helped the score?

  • Solid protein (about 23g per serving)
  • Contains some vegetables and oats
  • Moderate calories for a single meal

What held the score back?

  • Ultra-processed ingredient list with many additives
  • Refined pasta and wheat flour base
  • Sodium around 761mg per serving

Ingredients

Ingredient list

WATER, COOKED BEEF, COOKED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT GLUTEN), SKIM MILK, ONIONS, COOKED PORK, MUSHROOMS, 2% OR LESS OF TEXTURED SOY FLOUR, CHEDDAR CLUB CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SALT, ANNATTO COLOR), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, ROLLED OATS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), CORNSTARCH, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, POTASSIUM SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS, TOMATO PASTE, GARLIC, CARAMEL COLOR, EGG WHITES, SPICES, MOLASSES, SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, ANNATTO COLOR, ENZYME MODIFIED CREAM, LACTIC ACID

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 269 g (1 Package (269g))

  • Calories25013% DV
  • Protein23g46% DV
  • Total Carbs28g10% DV
  • Fiber1.9g7% DV
  • Total Fat4.5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Lean Cuisine Protein Kick Salisbury Steak With Macaroni & Cheese
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
GTIN / UPC
00013800166197
Serving size
269 g (1 Package (269g))
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher net carbs (26.1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sodium (761.3mg)

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Higher protein (23g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener signals (sugar, molasses)

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Helpful protein (23g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Available carbohydrates (28g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Lean Cuisine Protein Kick Salisbury Steak With Macaroni & Cheese highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Lean Cuisine Protein Kick Salisbury Steak With Macaroni & Cheese shows about 1.88g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Lean Cuisine Protein Kick Salisbury Steak With Macaroni & Cheese: 3.01g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, molasses. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Solid protein (about 23g per serving); Contains some vegetables and oats; Moderate calories for a single meal.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Ultra-processed ingredient list with many additives; Refined pasta and wheat flour base; Sodium around 761mg per serving.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same prepared meals differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

Other published analyses in Prepared Meals, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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