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Healthy Choice Simply Caf Steamer Beef & Broccoli
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Healthy Choice Simply Caf Steamer Beef & Broccoli

Healthy Choice
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
270
Calories
16g
Protein
6g
Sugars
520mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
80
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Healthy Choice Simply Steamers Beef & Broccoli is a freezer-aisle staple aimed at shoppers who want a quick, portion-controlled dinner without a lot of fuss. You'd find it in the frozen entrées section alongside other microwaveable bowls and steamers (think Lean Cuisine, Evol, or Amy’s), often stacked near other Asian-inspired frozen meals and single-serve rice bowls. It suits weeknight dinners, quick solo lunches, and busy back-to-school weeks when convenience matters more than elaborate cooking. The brand positions itself as a health-forward, time-saving option for health-conscious adults and busy professionals who want a “better” frozen meal — marketing leans on protein counts, calorie control and “no artificial ingredients” claims to create a wholesome halo, though the package is not organic-certified. The label highlights simple-sounding elements (brown rice, broccoli, 100% natural* beef) and calls out nutrition points like 16 g protein, 3 g fiber and 270 calories to appeal to portion-aware eaters and those following weight-management plans. In plain terms it’s a frozen, prepared meal made with cooked rice, a sesame-soy sauce, vegetables and seasoned meat strips with binders — industrially processed components and flavorings are present even though the copy emphasizes “minimally processed.” Sensory experience: tender, thin beef strips in a glossy sesame-soy glaze, slightly chewy brown rice and crisp-tender broccoli florets; texture contrasts give it an approachable, takeout-like mouthfeel. Packaging is a microwavable tray with a film lid and branded sleeve; the everyday ritual is pop it straight from freezer to microwave for a fast, single-serving meal at home, at the office or between activities.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium520mg23%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars6g
Added Sugars6g12%
Protein16g
* 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),, Sesame, Soy, Sauce, (Water,, Soy, Sauce, [Water,, Wheat,, Soybeans,, Salt,, Alcohol,, Vinegar,, Lactic, Acid],, Sugar,, Corn, Starch,, Sesame, Seed, Oil,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Rice, Vinegar,, Chicken, Flavor, [Chicken, Broth,, Salt,, Chicken, Fat],, Cooking, Wine, [White, Wine,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt],, Canola, Oil,, Garlic, Powder,, Ground, Cochin, Ginger,, Ground, White, Pepper),, Broccoli,, Seasoned, Cooked, Beef, Strip, and, Binder, Product, (Beef,, Water,, Sugar,, Potassium, Chloride,, Potato, Starch,, Sea, Salt,, Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Flavorings,, Olive, Oil)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sesame - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy 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 frozen ready meal containing isolated soy protein, starches, flavorings and binder products alongside restructured meat and sauces, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed) due to multiple industrial ingredients and processing steps.

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Common Questions about Healthy Choice Simply Caf Steamer Beef & Broccoli

The Beef & Broccoli has a decent nutritional profile, with 16 grams of protein and only 270 calories per serving. It's a good option if you're looking for a quick meal that includes some veggies and protein. However, it's not exactly a superfood, so think of it as a healthier choice within the realm of frozen meals, especially compared to heavier, more processed options.

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
meal-prep-sunday

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