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Stouffer's Party Size Classic Lasagna With Meat & Sauce: Food Integrity analysis
Quick answer
Mixed integrity
Stouffer's party size classic lasagna with meat & sauce received a Food Integrity Score of 62 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a recognizable lasagna at its core, with tomato, pasta, beef, and cheese doing the main work. The added modified food starch, xanthan gum, and autolyzed yeast extract push it toward a shelf-stable, engineered texture and flavor profile, so it's better as an occasional convenience meal than an everyday staple. Main considerations include modified food starch used for texture, xanthan gum and autolyzed yeast extract add formulation layers, and refined sugar and broad spice category. Simpler options: Choose a lasagna listing only cheese, tomato, pasta, and meat without modified starch or gums; making a simple lasagna at home lets you control the sugar and spice blend.
Food Integrity Score 62/100
What stood out on the label?
- Highly processed
- Moderate additive load
- Transparency: High
What to watch?
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Xanthan gum and autolyzed yeast extract add formulation layers
- Refined sugar and broad spice category
Simpler options to consider
- Choose a lasagna listing only cheese, tomato, pasta, and meat without modified starch or gums
- Making a simple lasagna at home lets you control the sugar and spice blend
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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Stouffer's Party Size Classic Lasagna With Meat & Sauce
- Brand
- Stouffer's
- Category
- Prepared Meals (source: Ready-Made Combination Meals)
- GTIN / UPC
00013800551313- Serving size
- 240 g (1 cup (240g))
- 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
Party Size Classic Lasagna With Meat & Sauce
Stouffer's
Mixed integrity
Warning Signs
Modified food starch and xanthan gum add texture-engineering inputs that a homemade lasagna wouldn't need.
Consider This
Autolyzed yeast extract and generic spices quietly add flavor systems that make this read like a factory-formulated meal.
Good Substitutes
Try a simple lasagna built from crushed tomatoes, fresh pasta, ground beef, and block mozzarella and Parmesan you grate yourself.
Overall Assessment
Mixed integrityThis is a recognizable lasagna at its core, with tomato, pasta, beef, and cheese doing the main work. The added modified food starch, xanthan gum, and autolyzed yeast extract push it toward a shelf-stable, engineered texture and flavor profile, so it's better as an occasional convenience meal than an everyday staple.
Key Highlights
What stood out
- Modified food starch used for texture
- Xanthan gum and autolyzed yeast extract add formulation layers
- Refined sugar and broad spice category
Family Watchlist
Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.
- Modified food starch — Texture-engineering starch
- Xanthan gum — Gum used for texture and stability
- Autolyzed yeast extract — Flavor-enhancing extract
- Sugar — Refined sweetener
- Spices — Vague category
Highest concern ingredients
- Xanthan gum (6/10) — Texture and stability gum
- Autolyzed yeast extract (6/10) — Flavor-enhancing extract
- Modified food starch (cheese blend) (5/10) — Texture-engineering starch
Better choice tips
- Choose a lasagna listing only cheese, tomato, pasta, and meat without modified starch or gums.
- Making a simple lasagna at home lets you control the sugar and spice blend.
Ingredients
Ingredient list
TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), COOKED PASTA (WATER, SEMOLINA WHEAT FLOUR), WATER, COOKED BEEF, LOW-MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (CULTURED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE AND MODIFIED FOOD STARCH (PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SKIM MILK), 2% OR LESS OF MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, DRIED ONIONS, SUGAR, PARMESAN CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICES, XANTHAN GUM, DRIED GARLIC, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.
Xanthan gumConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Synthetic / man-made
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Gum used for texture and stability rather than as a food on its own.
Additional note
Fermentation-derived gum used as a thickener and stabilizer.
Family watchlist
Gum used for texture and stability.
Autolyzed yeast extractConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernFlavor enhancerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Flavor enhancer
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Flavor-enhancing extract adds a formulation layer to the savory profile.
Additional note
Yeast extract used as a flavor enhancer.
Family watchlist
Flavor-enhancing extract used for savory taste.
Part skim mozzarella cheese and modified food starch (part-skim mozzarella cheese [cultured milk, salt, enzymes], modified food starch, skim milk)Concern 5/10 — Moderate concernModified starchWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Modified starch
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Modified starch is a texture helper rather than a whole-food ingredient.
Additional note
Cheese blend with modified food starch added for texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch used as a texture helper.
2% or less of modified food starchConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernThickenerWatchlist · Additive
What this is
Thickener
Processing category
Processed
Main concern area
Additive load
Why it matters
Second modified starch entry adds to the texture-engineering load.
Additional note
Additional modified starch used for thickening and texture.
Family watchlist
Modified starch thickener adds formulation load.
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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
Broad spice category hides exact sources and blend composition.
Additional note
Broad category entry with unspecified spice sources.
Family watchlist
Vague spice category with unspecified blend.
SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist
What this is
Sweetener
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Family Watchlist
Why it matters
Refined sweetener added to a savory dish.
Additional note
Added sugar for sweetness and balance.
Family watchlist
Refined sweetener in a savory product.
Cooked pasta (water, semolina wheat flour)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined grain
What this is
Refined grain
Processing category
Natural refined
Main concern area
Processing
Why it matters
Refined wheat flour is common but less whole-grain than fresh pasta alternatives.
Additional note
Semolina flour is a refined wheat base, cooked for serving.
Low-moisture part skim mozzarella cheese (cultured part-skim milk, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple cheese with a short recognizable ingredient list.
Additional note
Standard mozzarella made from cultured milk, salt, and enzymes.
Parmesan cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes)Concern 2/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Processed
Why it matters
Simple cheese with a short recognizable ingredient list.
Additional note
Standard aged cheese made from cultured milk, salt, and enzymes.
Tomato puree (water, tomato paste)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable tomato base with minimal processing.
Additional note
Tomato-based base with water added to the puree.
Cooked beefConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable protein with category-normal cooking.
Additional note
Cooked ground beef as the protein component.
SaltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Natural refined
Why it matters
Common seasoning with minimal concern at this level.
Additional note
Basic seasoning salt.
WaterConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Plain water with no concern.
Additional note
Plain water used as a base.
Dried onionsConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable vegetable with category-normal drying.
Additional note
Dehydrated onion for flavor.
Dried garlicConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food
What this is
Simple food
Processing category
Whole food
Why it matters
Recognizable seasoning with category-normal drying.
Additional note
Dehydrated garlic for flavor.
This Food Integrity score estimates how close a food's ingredient list is to a simple, recognizable profile. 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". 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". 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", "pasta". 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", "pasta". 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 2 additional signals 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 2 additional signals 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 2 additional signals 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". 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 Party Size Classic Lasagna With Meat & Sauce 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 Party Size Classic Lasagna With Meat & Sauce shows about 2.88g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Stouffer's Party Size Classic Lasagna With Meat & Sauce: 7.01g 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: Good protein per serving (about 19g); Tomato-based sauce with recognizable core ingredients; Real cooked beef as primary protein.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: High sodium (about 1,020mg per serving); Refined semolina pasta with low fiber; Multiple cheeses and modified starches add processing.
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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