Frozen meals

What's behind our frozen meal Ratings?

Experts at our National Testing and Research Center tested 19 models in frozen meals to see which ones perform best.

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Nutrition rating is based on values for energy density (calories per gram of food), total fat, saturated fat, trans fat, sodium, sugars, iron, calcium, and dietary fiber. Desired nutrient levels are based on federal dietary guidelines. Extra weighting was given to fat, saturated fat, sodium, and fiber which are influential nutrients for these meals.
Calories per serving
Calories per serving.
Fat in grams per serving
Fat in grams per serving.
Sodium per serving
Sodium in milligrams per serving.

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Recommended frozen meals

Recommended frozen meals are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices, weigh features, price, and attributes that matter to you.

Recommended frozen meals

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To find the frozen meal that is right for you, read our expert advice on which features to consider and how to find the best value.

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Frozen meals (19)

Recommended models are standout choices with high scores. They include CR Best Buys, which offer exceptional value. When narrowing your choices among models, weigh performance, features, price, and attributes that matter to you, such as color, size, or style.

Frozen meal buying guide

We've come a long way from the iconic TV dinner of rubbery turkey, tinny-tasting mashed potatoes, and gluey gravy. The best of the chicken- or shrimp-based meals we tested for this report are so tasty that you might forget they came from a bag in the freezer aisle.

In all, nine meals taste very good, with moist, tender chicken or shrimp; fresh-tasting, crisp vegetables; and al dente pasta or rice in flavorful sauce. Drawbacks among lower-rated products include soggy coatings or herbs that taste dehydrated.

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