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Amy's Bowls 3 Cheese & Kale Bake
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

Amy's Bowls 3 Cheese & Kale Bake

Amy's Kitchen
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
470
Calories
17g
Protein
4g
Sugars
780mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
104
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Amy's Bowls 3 Cheese & Kale Bake is an 8.5-ounce single-serve frozen entrée that reads like an organic comfort-food compromise for busy households. You'd spot it in the frozen meals aisle, tucked with other Amy's frozen bowls and vegetarian microwave-ready entrees, near frozen mac-and-cheese, meatless meals and organic convenience options. Shoppers reach for it on weekday evenings, back-to-school grocery runs, or when they want a quick, slightly-upgraded microwave dinner for one. The brand positions itself as wholesome and natural—targeting health-minded parents and young professionals who want convenience without mainstream junk-food branding—leaning on an earthy, small-batch aesthetic and organic ingredient claims. The label carries health-halo cues: many ingredients listed as organic, simple ingredient names, and a straightforward ingredient panel; it is not cartoon-kid-branded and reads more “home-style” than “kids’ meal.” In plain terms the bowl is a processed, ready-to-heat product combining cooked rice pasta, three cheeses, kale and starches into a formulated meal. Sensory notes: a creamy, cheesy sauce with a slightly chewy rice pasta body, softened but perceptible kale bits, and a buttery, savory finish with mild tang from cheeses; texture is cohesive rather than restaurant-fresh. Packaging is a microwave-safe tray with a cardboard sleeve and photographic artwork, meant for a quick microwave or oven ritual—remove sleeve, heat, stir, eat from the bowl or transfer to a plate. Nutrition points are front-of-mind: about 470 calories and relatively high sodium (780 mg) for a single serving, making it a convenient indulgence that trades full freshness for speed and familiarity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories470
% Daily Value*
Total Fat21g27%
Saturated Fat12g60%
Trans Fat0.5g
Cholesterol60mg20%
Sodium780mg34%
Total Carbohydrate53g19%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars4g
Protein17g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

ORGANIC, RICE, PASTA, (ORGANIC, RICE, FLOUR,, FILTERED, WATER),, ORGANIC, LOWFAT, MILK,, WHITE, CHEDDAR, AND, MONTEREY, JACK, CHEESES, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ORGANIC, KALE,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, ORGANIC, SWEET, RICE, FLOUR,, FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, ONIONS,, ORGANIC, RICE, FLOUR,, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SEA, SALT,, ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, ORGANIC, POTATOES,, ORGANIC, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL,, ORGANIC, AGAVE, SYRUP,, MUSTARD, POWDER,, ORGANIC, HIGH, OLEIC, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, ORGANIC, BROWN, RICE, VINEGAR, (FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, BROWN, RICE,, SALT,, KOJI, SPORES),, ORGANIC, BELL, PEPPERS,, YEAST,, ORGANIC, POTATO, FLOUR,, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, SPICES,, ORGANIC, RICE, BRAN, EXTRACT,, ORGANIC, JALAPEÑO, PEPPERS,, ORGANIC, GARLIC., CONTAINS, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • high oleic safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-heat frozen meal combining multiple industrial ingredients (starches, oils, extracted flavors) and formulations rather than single whole foods, fitting NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Amy's Bowls 3 Cheese & Kale Bake

The 3 Cheese & Kale Bake can be considered a convenient option for a quick meal, especially if you’re looking for something that packs a protein punch with 17 grams per serving. However, it does contain some saturated fat and sodium, so while it’s not the ultimate health food, it can fit into a balanced diet if enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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