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Is Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni Pasta With Broccoli & Chicken Frozen Meal healthy?

Creamy Rigatoni Pasta With Broccoli & Chicken Frozen Meal

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-19

Longevity Score

72/100

Food Integrity Score

52/100

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Limit When Possible

Smart Ones creamy rigatoni pasta with broccoli & chicken frozen meal is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 72 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Lean chicken and broccoli add protein and vegetables, but refined pasta, sodium, and processed sauce lower the overall alignment. Strengths include good protein (about 16 g) from chicken breast, broccoli vegetables, and moderate calories for a single meal, while main considerations include sodium about 700 mg, moderately high, refined enriched pasta with low fiber (about 3 g), and processed cheese-style sauce with starches and soybean oil.

Longevity Score 72/100Food Integrity Score 52/100

What helped the score?

  • Good protein (about 16 g) from chicken breast
  • Contains broccoli vegetables
  • Moderate calories for a single meal

What held the score back?

  • Sodium about 700 mg, moderately high
  • Refined enriched pasta with low fiber (about 3 g)
  • Processed cheese-style sauce with starches and soybean oil

Ingredients

Ingredient list

COOKED ENRICHED PASTA PRODUCT (WATER, ENRICHED PASTA PRODUCT [SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], CARRAGEENAN), SAUCE (WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], NONFAT DRY MILK, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ROMANO CHEESE FROM COW'S MILK [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SOYBEAN OIL, SPICE, ENZYMES), FULLY COOKED ROASTED CHICKEN BREAST (CHICKEN BREAST MEAT, CHICKEN BROTH, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DEXTROSE, SALT, CARRAGEENAN), BROCCOLI

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 255 g (1 Package (255g))

  • Calories26013% DV
  • Protein16g32% DV
  • Total Carbs40g15% DV
  • Fiber3.1g11% DV
  • Total Fat4g5% DV
  • Saturated Fat1.5g8% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni Pasta With Broccoli & Chicken Frozen Meal
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
GTIN / UPC
00025800022427
Serving size
255 g (1 Package (255g))
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

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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 (36.9g)

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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 (701.3mg)

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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 (16g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

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    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 (dextrose)

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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 (16g)

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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 (40g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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Common questions about this product

Is Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni Pasta With Broccoli & Chicken Frozen Meal 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?

Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni Pasta With Broccoli & Chicken Frozen Meal shows about 3.06g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Smart Ones Creamy Rigatoni Pasta With Broccoli & Chicken Frozen Meal: 3.01g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Good protein (about 16 g) from chicken breast; Contains broccoli vegetables; Moderate calories for a single meal.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Sodium about 700 mg, moderately high; Refined enriched pasta with low fiber (about 3 g); Processed cheese-style sauce with starches and soybean oil.

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.

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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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