Calories in Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil

📏 Serving Size: 1 PACKAGE (272.0g)

🧪 Nutrition Facts

Amount Per Serving
  • Calories 250.2
  • Total Fat 2.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 0.5 g
  • Cholesterol 19.0 mg
  • Sodium 500.5 mg
  • Potassium 448.8 mg
  • Total Carbohydrate 38.0 g
  • Dietary Fiber 4.1 g
  • Sugars 6.0 g
  • Protein 19.0 g
Vitamins & Minerals
  • Vitamin A 1999.2 IU
  • Vitamin B-12 0.0 µg
  • Vitamin B-6 0.0 mg
  • Vitamin C 3.5 mg
  • Vitamin D 0.0 IU
  • Vitamin E 0.0 mg
  • Calcium 100.6 mg
  • Copper 0.0 mg
  • Folate 0.0 µg
  • Iron 1.8 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 250.2 calories per serving (1 PACKAGE (272.0g)), Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil is a moderately calorie-dense food worth tracking if you're managing your intake. Carbohydrates are the primary energy source at 38.0g per serving (60.7% of calories), with a good 4.1g of dietary fiber. It contains 1.8mg of iron (10% DV), which plays a key role in oxygen transport and energy metabolism.

🏷️ Diet & Nutrition Tags

✅ High Protein ✅ Low Fat

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

📝 Ingredients

Blanched Whole Wheat Orzo Pasta (water, Whole Durum Wheat Flour), Rosemary Glazed Salmon Pieces (salmon, Water, Contains Less than 2% of: Soybean Oil, Natural Flavor, Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Xanthan Gum), Skim Milk, Water, Peas (peas, Salt), Carrots, Yellow Carrots, Wheat Berries, 2% or Less of Onions, Basil, Modified Food Starch, Garlic Puree, Sun Dried Tomatoes, Soybean Oil, Romano Cheese with Flavor (romano Cheese [cultured Cow's Milk, Salt, Enzymes], Enzyme Modified Romano Cheese [romano Cheese {cultured Cow's Milk, Water, Salt, Enzymes}, Salt]), Sea Salt, Bleached Wheat Flour, 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), Parmesan Cheese Paste (granular and Parmesan Cheese [pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Salt, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid), Spices, Potassium Chloride.

🔬 Ingredient Analysis

⚠️ Emulsifiers / Stabilisers

Emulsifiers / Stabilisers: Xanthan Gum, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Tripolyphosphate

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, Salmon with Basil contributes to the recommended daily intake for key nutrients, based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutrient Amount % Daily Value
Calories250.2 kcal12.5%
Total Fat2.5 g3%
Saturated Fat0.5 g2%
Cholesterol19.0 mg6%
Sodium500.5 mg22%
Total Carbohydrate38.0 g14%
Dietary Fiber4.1 g15%
Protein19.0 g38% ✅
Vitamin C3.5 mg4%
Calcium100.6 mg8%
Iron1.8 mg10%
Potassium448.8 mg10%

* 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, Salmon with Basil accounts for 12.5% of a standard 2,000 calorie daily diet per serving. The majority of the calories for this food comes from carbohydrates. Carbohydrates make up 60.7% of the calories.

Carbs 60.7%
Protein 30.4%
Fat 9% Carbs 60.7% Protein 30.4%

🏃 Exercise Burn Time

How long would it take to burn off the 250.2 calories in Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil? The table below shows burn time for a 170-pound person doing common exercises.

Exercise Minutes to Burn
Running: 10 minutes per mile 18.9 min
Walking: 17 minutes per mile 43.2 min
Cycling (Low Intensity) 27.4 min
HIIT 23.2 min
Trampoline (Jumping) 64.6 min

Find more information on calories burned doing popular exercises.

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