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Is Stouffer's Creamed Chipped Beef healthy?

Creamed Chipped Beef

Prepared Meals · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

38/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Stouffer's creamed chipped beef is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 38 out of 100. Processed chipped beef in a creamy, refined-flour sauce with seed oil and several additives; sodium and saturated fat are high for the portion. Strengths include provides about 8g protein per serving and some dairy protein from skim milk and whey, while main considerations include processed cured beef with nitrite and sodium, soybean oil and refined bleached flour, and multiple additives, flavors, and preservatives.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 38/100

What helped the score?

  • Provides about 8g protein per serving
  • Contains some dairy protein from skim milk and whey

What held the score back?

  • Processed cured beef with nitrite and sodium
  • Soybean oil and refined bleached flour
  • Multiple additives, flavors, and preservatives

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SKIM MILK, CHIPPED BEEF CHUNKED AND FORMED (BEEF, SALT, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, AND BHT, TBHQ, CITRIC ACID ADDED TO PROTECT FLAVOR), WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WHEY, POTASSIUM SALT, LACTOSE, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, FLAVOR, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTERFAT), SEASONING (WHEAT STARCH, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC & ANNATTO COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR), XANTHAN GUM, SPICE.

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 123 g (1/2 Cup (123 g))

  • Calories1608% DV
  • Protein8g16% DV
  • Total Carbs7g3% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat11g14% DV
  • Saturated Fat2.5g13% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Stouffer's Creamed Chipped Beef
Category
Prepared Meals (source: Ready-Made Combination Meals)
GTIN / UPC
00013800300188
Serving size
123 g (1/2 Cup (123 g))
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

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (7g)

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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 sodium (549.8mg)

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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: Protein ingredients (Mentions "beef", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

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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 (lactose)

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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 (8g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (7g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Stouffer's Creamed Chipped Beef highly processed?

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

How much fiber is in one serving?

Stouffer's Creamed Chipped Beef shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Stouffer's Creamed Chipped Beef: 4g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include lactose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Provides about 8g protein per serving; Contains some dairy protein from skim milk and whey.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Processed cured beef with nitrite and sodium; Soybean oil and refined bleached flour; Multiple additives, flavors, and preservatives.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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

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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