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Family Tested Frozen Entrées

Three moms put three brands of low-fat frozen meals to the test

February 12th, 2009

By Robin Stevenson

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Fettuccine Alfredo

Nutrients per serving (262 g): 300 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated, 0 g trans), 25 mg cholesterol, 630 mg sodium, 47 g carbs (4 g fibre, 4 g sugars, 15 g protein), 4% vitamin A, 15% vitamin C, 25% calcium, 10% iron. $3.99

Final Rating: A

Gourmet Sweet and Sour Chicken

Nutrients per serving (255 g): 210 calories, 2 g fat (0 g saturated, 0 g trans), 20 mg cholesterol, 510 mg sodium, 31 g carbs (2 g fibre, 10 g sugars, 16 g protein), 40% vitamin A, 35% vitamin C, 4% calcium, 4% iron. $3.99

Final Rating: B-

About the fettuccine: “This tasted like real fettucine alfredo,” said Lisa. Kathryn also liked the creamy sauce. Cathy’s three boys declared the entrée’s flavour “awesome,” and asked for it again.

About the sweet and sour chicken: Lisa said the rice and vegetables were firm and the chicken was tender, but the sauce was too vinegary. Kathryn however found the meat chewy and veggies soggy. Cathy said the vegetables were good but the chicken was mushy.


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