Chef Boyardee Microwavable Bowl, Beef Ravioli
What You Should Know
Chef Boyardee Microwavable Bowl, Beef Ravioli is a compact, ready-to-heat pasta meal found in the canned/pantry aisle or the shelf of microwaveable entrées, usually stocked alongside other canned pastas, soups, and convenience dinners. Shoppers reach for it near budget family staples and kids’ lunch items rather than gourmet pasta or refrigerated meals. It suits quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school lunch routines, late-night snacks, and storm prep when pantry-stable, single-serve convenience matters. The Chef Boyardee name evokes Americana and childhood memories for many — an affordable, family-oriented brand positioned around nostalgia and ease, marketed toward busy parents, students, and anyone wanting a no-fuss meal. Labels lean on kid-friendly cues and simple promises: “no artificial flavors, colors, or preservatives” is prominent, but there’s no organic or non-GMO certification; branding emphasizes value and familiarity rather than health. Processing context: this is a highly processed, industrially prepared product made from refined flours, added sugars, oils, stabilizers, and flavorings. Sensory notes: the bowl contains small, soft ravioli pillows filled with beef and suspended in a thick, slightly sweet tomato-meat sauce with detectable bits of textured vegetable protein and carrot. The texture is uniformly soft and saucy rather than al dente; sauce has a mild, tomato-forward sweetness with savory, umami notes and a slight processed tang from additives. Packaging is a polypropylene microwavable bowl with a peel-back film — the ritual is straightforward: peel, microwave, stir, and eat straight from the bowl with a spoon. It’s as much about convenience and comfort as it is about quick caloric intake.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Tomatoes, (Tomato, Puree,, Water),, Water,, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Beef,, Crackermeal, (Enriched, Wheat, Flour, [Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid],, May, Contain, Guar, Gum),, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, High, Fructose, Corn, Syrup,, Salt,, Textured, Vegetable, Protein, (Soy, Flour,, Soy, Protein, Concentrate,, Caramel, Color),, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Soybean, Oil,, Bleached, Wheat, Flour,, Carrots,, Dehydrated, Onion,, Caramel, Color,, Flavorings,, Enzyme, Modified, Cheese, (Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes],, Cream,, Water,, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Xanthan, Gum,, Carotenal, [Color])., CONTAINS:, MILK,, SOY,, WHEAT.
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (high fructose corn syrup, modified starch, textured vegetable protein, emulsifiers, caramel color) and is ready-to-heat — consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).
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Common Questions about Chef Boyardee Microwavable Bowl, Beef Ravioli
Ah, the age-old question of 'healthy'! The Beef Ravioli has 180 calories per serving and packs in some protein, but it also has 680 mg of sodium and added sugars. If you're looking for a quick meal that satisfies a craving, it can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation!