Stouffer's, Mexican Style Lasagna, Medium
Processing Score
12.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 73 ingredients, including modified ingredients. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
013800971760
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size243 g
Amount per serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 680mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 37g
13%
Dietary Fiber 4g
14%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 14g
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
42 listed · 7 flagged for reviewMEAT SAUCE: TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), COOKED PORK, WATER, BLACK BEANS (WATER, BLACK BEANS), CORN, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SPICES, SALT, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, ONIONS, SUGAR, CUMIN, COCOA PROCESSED WITH ALKALI, VINEGAR, GARLIC, PAPRIKA, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, JALAPENO PEPPERS, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, MALTODEXTRIN, CAYENNE PEPPER, SOY SAUCE (WATER, SOYBEANS, WHEAT, SALT), DEXTROSE, CANOLA OIL, FLAVORS, SOYBEAN OIL. CHEESE SAUCE & TOPPING: SKIM MILK, MOZZARELLA CHEESE WITH SODIUM CITRATE (MOZZARELLA CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], NONFAT MILK, SODIUM CITRATE), GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, POBLANO CHILES, RED BELL PEPPERS, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM, DRIED SOUR CREAM (SOUR CREAM [CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK]), ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, SPICES. COOKED PASTA: WATER, SEMOLINA, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, TURMERIC, LIME.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Stouffer's, Mexican Style Lasagna, Medium scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Processed With Alkali): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Stouffer's, Mexican Style Lasagna, Medium'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Potato Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride, Mozzarella Cheese With Sodium Citrate (Mozzarella Cheese [Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Nonfat Milk, Sodium Citrate).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil, Soybean Oil. Cheese Sauce & Topping: Skim Milk.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Amy's Organic vs Stouffer's comparison.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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