Calories in Frozen dinner, NFS
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Frozen dinner, NFS contains 146 kcal per 100 g. A typical serving of 1 meal, 11 oz (312 g) provides about 456 kcal.
Roughly 52% of its calories come from fat, with 30% from carbohydrates and 19% from protein (estimated with general energy factors).
That is close to the median for meat mixed dishes on FoodFactly (137 kcal per 100 g).
100 g provides 25% of the Daily Value for Vitamin B12, 14% of the Daily Value for zinc and 10% of the Daily Value for selenium.
The data comes from the USDA Food and Nutrient Database for Dietary Studies (FNDDS), which calculates values from recipes of the ingredients.
Nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Amount per 100 g | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories C | 146 kcal | |
| Total fat C | 8.4 g | 11% |
| Saturated fat C | 3.9 g | 19% |
| Cholesterol C | 41 mg | 14% |
| Sodium C | 268 mg | 12% |
| Total carbohydrates C | 10.9 g | 4% |
| Dietary fiber C | 1.2 g | 4% |
| Total sugars C | 1.4 g | |
| Protein C | 6.8 g | 14% |
| Vitamin A C | 56 µg | 6% |
| Vitamin C C | 5.3 mg | 6% |
| Vitamin D C | 0.1 µg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin E C | 0.08 mg | 0.5% |
| Vitamin K C | 4 µg | 3% |
| Thiamin (B1) C | 0.069 mg | 6% |
| Riboflavin (B2) C | 0.073 mg | 6% |
| Niacin (B3) C | 1.6 mg | 10% |
| Vitamin B6 C | 0.16 mg | 10% |
| Folate (B9) C | 16 µg | 4% |
| Vitamin B12 C | 0.6 µg | 25% |
| Choline C | 34.5 mg | 6% |
| Calcium C | 15 mg | 1% |
| Iron C | 0.84 mg | 5% |
| Magnesium C | 15 mg | 4% |
| Phosphorus C | 72 mg | 6% |
| Potassium C | 179 mg | 4% |
| Zinc C | 1.5 mg | 14% |
| Copper C | 0.08 mg | 9% |
| Selenium C | 5.7 µg | 10% |
% DV: percent of the FDA Daily Value for adults (reference amounts). Letters show how each value was obtained: M measured, C calculated, L label, Z assumed zero, I imputed. Vitamins and minerals not listed were not reported by the source.
Nutritional breakdown
- Protein 19%
- Carbohydrates 30%
- Fat 52%
Approximate share of calories, using general energy factors (4 kcal/g protein and carbohydrate, 9 kcal/g fat, 7 kcal/g alcohol).
Vitamins and minerals, % Daily Value per 100 g
Nutritional insights
- Protein6.8 gbelow the median for meat mixed dishes (median 8.2 g)
- Fiber1.2 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 0.9 g)
- Sugars1.4 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 1.3 g)
- Fat8.4 gabove the median for meat mixed dishes (median 6.8 g)
- Saturated fat3.9 gin the top quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 2 g)
- Sodium268 mgin the lowest quarter of meat mixed dishes (median 319 mg)
- Protein per 100 kcal4.7 gprotein density, useful for comparing foods with different calorie levels
- Water72.8 gwater per 100 g, which largely explains differences between raw, cooked and dried forms
Full nutrient profile
Fats and cholesterol (2)
| Monounsaturated fat C | 2.7 g |
|---|---|
| Polyunsaturated fat C | 0.34 g |
Individual fatty acids (19)
| EPA (omega-3, 20:5 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
|---|---|
| DHA (omega-3, 22:6 n-3) C | 0.001 g |
| Linoleic acid (omega-6, 18:2) C | 0.29 g |
| SFA 4:0 C | 0.1 g |
| SFA 6:0 C | 0.073 g |
| SFA 8:0 C | 0.042 g |
| SFA 10:0 C | 0.097 g |
| SFA 12:0 C | 0.12 g |
| SFA 14:0 C | 0.47 g |
| SFA 16:0 C | 2 g |
| SFA 18:0 C | 0.83 g |
| MUFA 18:1 C | 2.4 g |
| PUFA 18:3 C | 0.035 g |
| PUFA 20:4 C | 0.019 g |
| MUFA 16:1 C | 0.2 g |
| PUFA 18:4 C | 0.001 g |
| MUFA 20:1 C | 0.02 g |
| MUFA 22:1 C | 0 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) C | 0.002 g |
Carotenoids (6)
| Beta-carotene C | 148 µg |
|---|---|
| Lycopene C | 0 µg |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin C | 336 µg |
| Retinol C | 43 µg |
| Carotene, alpha C | 5 µg |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta C | 13 µg |
Other components (8)
| Water C | 72.8 g |
|---|---|
| Alcohol C | 0 g |
| Caffeine C | 0 mg |
| Theobromine C | 0 mg |
| Folic acid C | 0 µg |
| Folate, food C | 16 µg |
| Vitamin E, added C | 0 mg |
| Vitamin B-12, added C | 0 µg |
Foods with a similar nutritional profile
| Food | Calories | Protein | Carbs | Fat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beef dinner, NFS, frozen meal Frozen | 146 | 6.8 g | 10.9 g | 8.4 g |
| Salisbury steak dinner, NFS, frozen meal Frozen | 146 | 6.8 g | 10.9 g | 8.4 g |
| Salisbury steak with gravy, potatoes, vegetable, frozen meal Frozen | 146 | 6.8 g | 10.9 g | 8.4 g |
| Meat loaf dinner, NFS, frozen meal Frozen | 134 | 6.7 g | 10.1 g | 7.4 g |
| Meat loaf with potatoes, vegetable, frozen meal Frozen | 134 | 6.7 g | 10.1 g | 7.4 g |
| Salisbury steak with gravy, whipped potatoes, vegetable, dessert, frozen meal Frozen | 141 | 7.7 g | 12.6 g | 6.7 g |
| HUNGRY MAN, Salisbury Steak With Gravy, frozen, unprepared Frozen | 136 | 8 g | 7 g | 8.5 g |
| Beef, sliced, with gravy, potatoes, vegetable, frozen meal Frozen | 125 | 8.1 g | 6.6 g | 7.3 g |
Per 100 g. Calories in kcal. n/a: not reported by the source.
Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in frozen dinner?
100 g of frozen dinner has 146 kcal. 1 meal, 11 oz (312 g): about 456 kcal.
How much protein is in frozen dinner?
Frozen dinner contains 6.8 g of protein per 100 g (14% of the 50 g Daily Value), or 21.3 g in 1 meal, 11 oz (312 g). About 19% of its calories come from protein. Compared with other meat mixed dishes, that is below the median (median 8.2 g).
How many carbs are in frozen dinner?
Frozen dinner has 10.9 g of total carbohydrates per 100 g, including 1.2 g of fiber and 1.4 g of sugars.
How much fat is in frozen dinner?
Frozen dinner contains 8.4 g of fat per 100 g, of which 3.9 g is saturated (19% of the Daily Value).
What vitamins and minerals does frozen dinner contain?
Per 100 g, the most notable amounts relative to the Daily Value are Vitamin B12 (25% DV), zinc (14% DV) and selenium (10% DV). The full list is in the vitamins and minerals table above.
How much sodium is in frozen dinner?
100 g contains 268 mg of sodium, 12% of the 2,300 mg Daily Value.
Where does this nutrition data come from?
From USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record dated October 31, 2024. FoodFactly last checked it on November 6, 2026. Each value above shows whether it was measured, calculated or taken from a label.
Source of the nutrition information
- USDA FoodData Central: FNDDS (Survey), record 2707095. License: CC0 1.0 (U.S. public domain). Source record dated October 31, 2024. Imported November 6, 2026.
Last updated: . Data quality score: 100/100 (how it is calculated).
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