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Healthy Choice Power Bowls, Korean Inspired Beef Bowl
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Healthy Choice Power Bowls, Korean Inspired Beef Bowl

Healthy Choice
9.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
300
Calories
15g
Protein
8g
Sugars
600mg
Sodium
5g
Fiber
147
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Healthy Choice Power Bowls Korean Inspired Beef Bowl is a single-serve frozen meal you’ll find in the refrigerated/frozen prepared meals section, shelved with other microwaveable bowls and frozen entrées near steam-in-bag rice and other convenience entrées. It targets busy shoppers seeking a perceived balance of convenience and nutrition—working adults, parents packing quick dinners, and those drawn to global flavors without cooking. The brand leans into health-forward positioning: “all natural,” “minimally processed,” Weight Watchers SmartPoints, USDA choice beef and whole-grain callouts create a wholesome halo even though the format is a ready-made frozen bowl. The label emphasizes whole grains, mixed greens and vegetables; it is not certified organic and carries allergen notices (sesame, soy, wheat). Sensory cues: tender braised beef pieces in a savory-spicy gochujang soy sauce, chewy brown/red rice, nutty red quinoa and barley, soft shiitake and bamboo shoots, with a crunchy sesame seed finish. Texture contrast comes from toothsome grains, silky sauce and scattered sesame seeds. Packaging is a microwaveable plant-fiber bowl with peel-off film—the ritual is grab-and-heat: microwave, stir, let sit briefly and eat from the bowl or transfer to a plate. Occasions include quick weeknight dinners, a hurried lunch at work, or a post-gym refuel when you want protein with grains. In plain processing context: the product combines cooked whole grains, vegetables and meat with prepared sauces, added sugars, oils and flavoring agents—a convenient, shelf-stable frozen meal produced by industrial food processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium600mg26%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber5g18%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars6g12%
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

Cooked, Brown, Rice, (Water,, Brown, Rice),, Seasoned, Braised, Beef, (Beef,, Water,, Brown, Sugar,, Sea, Salt,, Seasoning, [Onion,, Garlic,, Spices],, Flavorings,, Olive, Oil,, Sunflower, Lecithin),, Water,, Carrots,, Mushrooms,, Bamboo, Shoots,, Cooked, Red, Rice, (Water,, Red, Rice),, Cooked, Red, Quinoa, (Water,, Red, Quinoa),, Cooked, Black, Barley, (Water,, Black, Barley),, Chard,, Kale,, Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of:, Spinach,, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Wheat,, Soybeans,, Salt,, Alcohol,, Vinegar,, Lactic, Acid),, Honey,, Gochujang, Hot, Pepper, Paste, (Water,, Sugar,, Red, Chili, Pepper, Powder,, Fermented, Soybean, Paste, [Water,, Soybeans,, Rice,, Salt,, Alcohol],, Pear, Puree, Concentrate,, Salt,, Salted, Sake, [Sake, {Water,, Rice,, Koji, (Aspergillus, Oryzae)},, Salt],, Less, Than, 2%, of:, Onion, Powder,, Garlic, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Rice, Vinegar,, Sesame, Oil,, Paprika,, Corn, Starch),, Rice, Vinegar,, Sesame, Seeds,, Garlic,, Sesame, Seed, Oil,, Chili, Paste, (Red, Chili, Peppers,, Distilled, Vinegar,, Salt),, Canola, Oil,, Corn, Starch,, Cooking, Wine, (White, Wine,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt),, Sugar,, Ginger., Contains:, Sesame,, Soy,, Wheat..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sesame seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated, single‑serve frozen meal with added oils, starches, flavorings, emulsifiers and prepared sauces, matching the characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4). Ingredients like natural flavors, lecithin, cooking wine, and multi-ingredient sauces indicate significant industrial processing and formulation.

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Common Questions about Healthy Choice Power Bowls, Korean Inspired Beef Bowl

The Korean Inspired Beef Bowl can be considered healthy in the context of a balanced meal. It packs in 15 grams of protein and 5 grams of fiber, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. While it does have some added sugars and sodium, it’s certainly a step up from many other frozen meals, especially if you're craving something hearty and flavorful.

Perfect For

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