Lean Cuisine, Beef Pot Roast
Processing Score
11.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including modified ingredients and emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
013800166999
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size255 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 640mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 24g
9%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 14g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
Potassium 900mg
19%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
44 listed · 14 flagged for reviewGRAVY AND BEEF: WATER, SEASONED COOKED BEEF, WATER AND MODIFIED CORN STARCH PRODUCT CARAMEL COLOR ADDED, ONIONS, BEEF BROTH, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BROWN SUGAR, FLAVORS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARAMEL COLOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, SUGAR, SPICES, CARROTS, CELERY, DRIED BEEF STOCK, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, CANOLA OIL, CORN STARCH, BEEF FAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, GARLIC, GUM ARABIC, BEEF, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, ENZYME MODIFIED CREAM, CULTURED WHEY, CORN OIL, RED WINE SOLIDS, BEET POWDER, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, GRILL FLAVOR (FROM VEGETABLE OIL), SMOKE FLAVOR, CARROT JUICE CONCENTRATE, FRUCTOSE, CARROT EXTRACT, ANNATTO & TURMERIC COLOR. VEGETABLES: ROASTED POTATOES, GREEN BEANS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Lean Cuisine, Beef Pot Roast scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Water And Modified Corn Starch Product Caramel Color Added, Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Flavors, Grill Flavor (From Vegetable Oil), Smoke Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Cream): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Processed Fruit Products (Carrot Juice Concentrate): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
Within Frozen Dinners, this product is more processed than about 37% of the 5,358 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Lean Cuisine, Beef Pot Roast's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Maltodextrin, Sugar, Dextrose, and 1 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color, Red Wine Solids.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil, Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Lean Cuisine vs Healthy Choice and Amy's vs Lean Cuisine comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
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