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Is Saffron Road Lamb Saag With Basmati Rice healthy?

Lamb Saag With Basmati Rice

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

74/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Saffron Road lamb saag with basmati rice is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 74 out of 100. Protein-forward meal with spinach and whole spices, but sodium, cream, and sunflower oil lower its alignment. Strengths include real spinach and tomato base with whole spices, meaningful protein from lamb, and simple ingredient list with no artificial colors, while main considerations include sodium above 680 mg per package, cream and sunflower oil in sauce and rice, and modest fiber from refined basmati rice.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 74/100

What helped the score?

  • Real spinach and tomato base with whole spices
  • Meaningful protein from lamb
  • Simple ingredient list with no artificial colors

What held the score back?

  • Sodium above 680 mg per package
  • Cream and sunflower oil in sauce and rice
  • Modest fiber from refined basmati rice

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SPINACH SAUCE: SPINACH, DICED TOMATOES (TOMATOES, TOMATO JUICE), WATER, ONIONS, CREAM, TOMATO PASTE, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: GARLIC, GINGER, SEA SALT, CUMIN, SPICES, PAPRIKA, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, TURMERIC, XANTHAN GUM. BASMATI RICE: WATER, BASMATI RICE, EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER OIL, GINGER, GARLIC. LAMB: BONELESS LAMB, LOWFAT YOGURT (CULTURED LOWFAT MILK, NONFAT MILK SOLIDS), WATER, RICE STARCH, GINGER, SEA SALT, GARLIC, SPICES.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 283 g (1 package)

  • Calories34017% DV
  • Protein18g36% DV
  • Total Carbs38g14% DV
  • Fiber2g7% DV
  • Total Fat13g17% DV
  • Saturated Fat5g25% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Saffron Road Lamb Saag With Basmati Rice
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
GTIN / UPC
00857063002027
Serving size
283 g (1 package)
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

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher net carbs (36g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    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 saturated fat (5g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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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 (18g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low sugar (3g)

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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 (18g)

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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 (38g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Saffron Road Lamb Saag With Basmati Rice highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Moderately 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?

Saffron Road Lamb Saag With Basmati Rice shows about 1.98g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Saffron Road Lamb Saag With Basmati Rice: 3g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real spinach and tomato base with whole spices; Meaningful protein from lamb; Simple ingredient list with no artificial colors.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sodium above 680 mg per package; Cream and sunflower oil in sauce and rice; Modest fiber from refined basmati rice.

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

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