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Stouffer's Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella Cheese: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Lower integrity
Stouffer's lasagna with meat & sauce with 100% pure beef, herb seasoned tomato sauce and real mozzarella cheese received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a convenience-style frozen meal with real beef and cheese at its core, but the list carries a lot of helper ingredients. Modified cornstarch appears more than once, along with unspecified flavors, sugar, and soy sauce, which together point to a more processed formula. It is reasonable as an occasional meal rather than a regular staple. Main considerations include modified cornstarch in multiple components, unspecified flavors and spices, and added sugar and soy sauce sodium load. Simpler options: Look for frozen lasagna listing named cheeses and herbs rather than flavors and modified starch; a homemade version with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and simple tomato sauce gives you full control.
Food Integrity Score 52/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: Medium
What to watch?
- Modified cornstarch in multiple components
- Unspecified flavors and spices
- Added sugar and soy sauce sodium load
Simpler options to consider
- Look for frozen lasagna listing named cheeses and herbs rather than flavors and modified starch
- A homemade version with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and simple tomato sauce gives you full control
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Stouffer's Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella Cheese
- Brand
- Stouffer's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Frozen Dinners & Entrees)
- GTIN / UPC
00013800558121- Serving size
- 215 g (1 cup)
- 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
Food Integrity results
Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella Cheese
Stouffer's
Lower integrity
Warning Signs
Modified cornstarch, soy sauce, sugar, and flavors show up across several components, adding refined and formulation-style inputs.
Consider This
Multiple cheese blends with modified cornstarch and "flavors" reflect a more engineered, factory-formulated build than a simple homemade lasagna.
Good Substitutes
Try a lasagna built from plain ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and a short tomato sauce of crushed tomatoes, garlic, and herbs you add yourself.
Overall Assessment
Lower integrityThis is a convenience-style frozen meal with real beef and cheese at its core, but the list carries a lot of helper ingredients. Modified cornstarch appears more than once, along with unspecified flavors, sugar, and soy sauce, which together point to a more processed formula. It is reasonable as an occasional meal rather than a regular staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified cornstarch in multiple components
- Unspecified flavors and spices
- Added sugar and soy sauce sodium load
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified cornstarch — Modified starch used as a texture helper
- Flavors — Unspecified flavor system
- Spices — Broad spice category
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
Highest concern ingredients
- Part-skim mozzarella cheese and modified cornstarch (6/10) — Cheese blend includes modified starch and unnamed flavors.
- 2% or less of modified cornstarch (5/10) — Modified starch functions as a texture helper.
- Spices (5/10) — Unspecified blend with no named components.
Better choice tips
- Look for frozen lasagna listing named cheeses and herbs rather than flavors and modified starch.
- A homemade version with ricotta, fresh mozzarella, and simple tomato sauce gives you full control.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
WATER, TOMATO PASTE, COOKED BEEF, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR, LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), DRY CURD COTTAGE CHEESE (CULTURED SKIM MILK, ENZYMES), PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND MODIFIED CORNSTARCH (PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SKIM MILK, FLAVORS), 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SALT, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), WHEAT FLOUR, DRIED ONIONS, SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICES, GARLIC POWDER.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Part-skim mozzarella cheese and modified cornstarch (includes skim milk, flavors)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Additive · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Modified starch and unnamed flavors add formulation-style inputs to the cheese.
Additional note
Cheese blend with modified cornstarch and unspecified flavors.
Family watchlist
Contains modified cornstarch and unspecified flavors.
2% or less of modified cornstarchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Modified starch is a texture helper used in formulated foods.
Additional note
Modified starch used as a thickener or texture helper.
Family watchlist
Modified starch functions as a texture helper.
SpicesConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernVague ingredientWatchlist · Vague label term
What this is
Vague ingredient
Processing category
Unknown / not listed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Unspecified spices hide the exact seasoning components used.
Additional note
Unspecified spice blend with no named components.
Family watchlist
Broad spice category without named components.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Added sugar is a refined sweetener that some users may want to track.
Additional note
Refined sugar added for flavor balance.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener added to the sauce.
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Semolina wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined wheat flour is common but less whole-grain than alternatives.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour used for pasta structure.
Soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Soy sauce is a fermented seasoning with recognizable inputs, though it adds sodium.
Additional note
Fermented soy seasoning with simple inputs.
Wheat flourConcern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour
What this is
Refined flour
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined wheat flour is common but less whole-grain than alternatives.
Additional note
Refined wheat flour used as a structural ingredient.
Low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese (cultured part-skim milk, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese
What this is
Cheese
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Mozzarella with milk, salt, and enzymes is a fairly simple dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Standard mozzarella with simple dairy and enzyme inputs.
Dry curd cottage cheese (cultured skim milk, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese
What this is
Cheese
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Cottage cheese made from cultured skim milk and enzymes is fairly simple.
Additional note
Dry curd cottage cheese with simple dairy inputs.
SaltConcern 2/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Salt is a common seasoning, though sodium content is notable in this product.
Additional note
Common seasoning salt.
Parmesan cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernCheese
What this is
Cheese
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Parmesan made with cultured milk, salt, and enzymes is a simple dairy ingredient.
Additional note
Parmesan with simple dairy inputs.
Tomato pasteConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Concentrated tomato is a recognizable, category-normal ingredient.
Additional note
Concentrated tomatoes, category-normal processing.
Cooked beefConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Real beef is a recognizable whole food protein.
Additional note
Cooked beef, a recognizable protein source.
Garlic powderConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning
What this is
Seasoning
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Garlic powder is a recognizable seasoning ingredient.
Additional note
Dried garlic, a simple seasoning.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain water is a simple, recognizable base ingredient.
Additional note
Basic water used as a base ingredient.
Dried onionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Dried onion is a simple, recognizable seasoning vegetable.
Additional note
Dehydrated onions, a simple flavor ingredient.
This Food Integrity score estimates how simple and recognizable an ingredient list appears. It is not a medical safety rating. 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.
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
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Sugar Lifestyle
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener/sugar ingredients (Mentions "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Workout Recovery
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "beef", "cottage cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Strength & Protein Focus
SupportiveAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Protein ingredients (Mentions "beef", "cottage cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Meat/seafood ingredients (Mentions "beef". See ingredients for details.)
Vegan
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "beef", "milk", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Plant-Based
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "beef", "milk", "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Pescatarian
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Land-meat ingredients (Mentions "beef". See ingredients for details.)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Keto-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "sugar". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Low Gluten Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "semolina". See ingredients for details.)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
MixedDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Grain/legume ingredients (Mentions "wheat", "flour", "soy". See ingredients for details.)
This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.
Healthy Fat Focus
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Ingredients often higher in saturated fat (Mentions "cheese". See ingredients for details.)
Athletic Fueling
NeutralAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis
What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates
The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.
Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter
Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.
Who may prioritize Food Integrity
Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.
How Food Integrity differs from Longevity
Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.
Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too
The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.
Common questions about this product
Is Stouffer's Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella 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?
Stouffer's Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella Cheese shows about 1.94g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Stouffer's Lasagna With Meat & Sauce With 100% Pure Beef, Herb Seasoned Tomato Sauce And Real Mozzarella Cheese: 5.01g total sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Real beef and cheese provide meaningful protein; Tomato paste and onions add some whole-food base; Moderate calories for one cup.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Refined semolina and wheat flour with very low fiber; Sodium near 850 mg per serving; Cheese-heavy build with saturated fat.
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.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- 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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