Calories in Lean Cuisine, Chicken Carbonara

📏 Serving Size: 1 CONTAINER (255.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 239.7
  • Total Fat 6.0 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.5 g
  • Cholesterol 30.6 mg
  • Sodium 660.5 mg
  • Potassium 530.4 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 29.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 2.0 g
  • Sugars 4.0 g
  • Protein 18.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 99.5 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 6.1 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 99.5 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 0.0 mg
  • Magnesium 0.0 mg
  • Manganese 0.0 mg
  • Niacin 0.0 mg
  • Pantothenic Acid 0.0 mg
  • Phosphorus 0.0 mg
  • Riboflavin 0.0 mg
  • Thiamin 0.0 mg
  • Zinc 0.0 mg
Note: Nutrition information comes from the USDA Food Central Database. Daily values are based on a 2,000 calorie per day diet (FDA). Actual requirements vary by individual. Use at your own risk.

📋 Nutrition Summary

With 239.7 calories per serving (1 CONTAINER (255.0g)), Lean Cuisine, Chicken Carbonara is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 29.0g per serving (47.9% of calories), with a good 2.0g of dietary fiber. One thing to note: a single serving contains 660.5mg of sodium (29% of the daily recommended limit), which is significant if you're watching your salt intake.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ⚠️ High Sodium

Tags are generated automatically from USDA nutrition data using standard dietary thresholds. They are for general guidance only and are not medical advice.

📝 Ingredients

Sauce and Cooked Chicken: Skim Milk, White Meat Chicken, Water, Onions, Soybean Oil, Parmesan and Asiago Cheese Blend with Flavor (parmesan & Asiago Cheeses [cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Enzyme Modified Parmesan Cheese [cultured Milk, Water, Salt, Enzymes], Whey, Salt), Bacon (cured with: Water, Salt, Sugar, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite), Modified Food Starch, Salt, Potato Maltodextrin, Spices, Potassium Chloride, Roasted Red Pepper Puree, Dried Cream Extract, Maltodextrin, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Sugar, Isolated Soy Protein, Seasoning (dried Chicken Broth, Chicken Powder, Natural Flavor), Sodium Phosphate, Garlic, Yeast Extract, Mono- & Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Wheat Starch, Lactic Acid, Chicken Powder, Calcium Lactate, Natural Flavor, Soy Sauce (soybeans, Wheat, Salt), Extractives of Annatto & Turmeric Color. Cooked Pasta and Asparagus: Water, Semolina, Asparagus, Soybean Oil, Wheat Gluten.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Artificial Preservatives ⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers ⚠️ Flavour Enhancers

Artificial Preservatives: Sodium Nitrite

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Diglycerides, Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch

Flavour Enhancers: Yeast Extract, Autolyzed Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract

Detected additives are based on the ingredient list in the USDA Food Central Database. Always read the full product label as formulations can change. Presence of these ingredients does not necessarily indicate a health risk — consult a healthcare professional for personalised dietary advice.

📊 % Daily Value

The following shows how one serving of Lean Cuisine, Chicken Carbonara contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories239.7 kcal12%
Total Fat6.0 g8%
Saturated Fat1.5 g8%
Cholesterol30.6 mg10%
Sodium660.5 mg29% ⚠️
Total Carbohydrate29.0 g11%
Dietary Fiber2.0 g7%
Protein18.0 g36% ✅
Vitamin C6.1 mg7%
Calcium99.5 mg8%
Potassium530.4 mg11%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

🔥 Calorie Analysis

Lean Cuisine, Chicken Carbonara accounts for 12% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 47.9% of the calories.

Fat 22.3%
Carbs 47.9%
Protein 29.8%
Fat 22.3% Carbs 47.9% Protein 29.8%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 239.7 calories in Lean Cuisine, Chicken Carbonara? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.1 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 41.4 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 26.2 min
HIIT 22.2 min
Yoga 58.4 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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