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Amy's Bowls Organic Chili Rice Mac
Frozen Foods
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Amy's Bowls Organic Chili Rice Mac

Amy's Kitchen
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
410
Calories
15g
Protein
4g
Sugars
780mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
93
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This 9 oz Amy's Bowls Organic Chili Rice Mac is the kind of frozen microwavable entree you find in the prepared meals/frozen dinner aisle, shelved near other vegetarian and gluten-free frozen bowls, macaroni-and-cheese varieties, and ready-to-heat comfort foods. It reads like a hybrid of mac & cheese and chili — a creamy, slightly spicy rice-pasta bowl with beans, white cheddar, and tofu in a saucy chili-tomato base. The label leans heavily on organic and natural cues: organic certification, gluten-free positioning, callouts like expeller-pressed oil, and family-owned storytelling that lean into a wholesome, small-kitchen image. Packaging is a microwave-safe tray with a cardboard sleeve (designed for convenience and single-serve ritual): pierce film, heat in the microwave or pop into a conventional oven, stir, and eat straight from the bowl. Sensory notes: soft rice pasta and tender beans, a smooth cheesy sauce with a mild smoky paprika/jalapeño warmth, and a slightly grainy texture from rice and tofu; overall comforting and easy to spoon. Typical shoppers pick it up on busy weeknights, for a solo lunch at work, or as a nostalgic quick dinner recalling school-lunch chili mac. The product is marketed toward health-conscious convenience seekers — vegetarians, gluten-free shoppers, and parents wanting an allegedly 'better' frozen meal — and taps the emotional language of homemade care and simplicity. Processing context: it is a commercially prepared, frozen ready-meal assembled from many ingredients and finished in a factory, intended for quick reheating rather than home cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories410
% Daily Value*
Total Fat18g23%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium780mg34%
Total Carbohydrate48g17%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
Protein15g
* 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,, FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, RED, BEANS,, WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ORGANIC, ONIONS,, ORGANIC, TOFU, (FILTERED, WATER,, ORGANIC, SOYBEANS,, MAGNESIUM, CHLORIDE),, ORGANIC, SWEET, RICE, FLOUR,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, ORGANIC, GREEN, CHILES,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, HIGH, OLEIC, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, SPICES,, SEA, SALT,, ORGANIC, GARLIC,, ORGANIC, TOMATO, PURÉE,, ORGANIC, KETCHUP, (ORGANIC, TOMATO, CONCENTRATE,, ORGANIC, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, SEA, SALT,, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER,, ORGANIC, SPICES,, NATURAL, FLAVOR),, ORGANIC, JALAPEÑO, PEPPERS,, ORGANIC, ANNATTO, (COLOR),, ORGANIC, SMOKED, PAPRIKA., CONTAINS, MILK, AND, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • high oleic safflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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, industrially prepared frozen meal composed of multiple processed ingredients, culinary formulations, and additives (prepared cheeses, sauces, flavorings), so it fits NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Amy's Bowls Organic Chili Rice Mac

The Chili Rice Mac is a solid option if you're looking for a quick meal that packs a protein punch, offering 15 grams per serving. However, it's important to keep in mind that it has 780 mg of sodium, which is on the higher side. So, while it can fit into a balanced diet, it’s best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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