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Lean Cusine Features, Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
Frozen Foods
📊 NOVA 4

Lean Cusine Features, Spinach Artichoke Ravioli

Lean Cuisine
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
280
Calories
12g
Protein
7g
Sugars
690mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
133
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Lean Cuisine Features Spinach Artichoke Ravioli is a single-serve frozen entree you’ll find in the supermarket freezer case among other microwaveable meals — think Lean Cuisine varieties, Healthy Choice bowls, and other frozen pastas and entrees. It sits near packaged frozen vegetables and convenient dinner solutions for busy shoppers. This 9-ounce bowl is pitched as a lighter, protein-forward option: spinach and artichoke–filled ravioli in a Parmesan-style sauce with carrots, green beans and spinach. The audience is time-pressed, health-aware consumers — often adults juggling work and family who want a lower-calorie, familiar comfort meal without long prep. Lean Cuisine’s branding evokes diet-conscious and portion-controlled eating; callouts on the tray (“Protein Kick,” “no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives”) create a health-halo even though the product is a prepared frozen meal. There’s no organic certification and the styling is adult rather than kid-oriented. In plain terms this is a highly processed frozen ready meal: multiple modified starches, added oils and emulsifiers appear alongside real cheeses and vegetables. Sensory cues: the ravioli are tender pasta pockets with creamy, slightly stodgy sauce and softened microwaved vegetables — the texture is soft and uniform rather than freshly al dente. Packaging is a microwavable tray with peel-back film and nutrition/marketing panels; the ritual is quick and functional: microwave on a lunch break, pop the film, stir if needed, and pair with a salad or a hot drink. It reads as a convenient, comforting option for quick solo meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 9 onz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium690mg30%
Total Carbohydrate41g15%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein12g
* 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

SPINACH, ARTICHOKE, RAVIOLI, (PASTA, [ENRICHED, DURUM, FLOUR, {WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID},, WATER,, EGGS],, FILLING, [SPINACH,, RICOTTA, CHEESE, {WHEY,, MILK,, CREAM,, VINEGAR},, WATER,, ARTICHOKES,, BREAD, CRUMBS, {WHEAT, FLOUR,, SALT,, YEAST},, LIGHT, CREAM,, MILK,, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, {PART, SKIM, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES},, PARMESAN, CHEESE, {PART, SKIM, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES},, SALT,, GARLIC, PUREE, {GARLIC,, CITRIC, ACID},, RICE, STARCH,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, BLACK, PEPPER,, CANOLA, OIL,, DARK, BROWN, SUGAR]),, SKIM, MILK,, WATER,, CARROTS,, GREEN, BEANS,, SPINACH,, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, ROMANO, CHEESE, MADE, FROM, COW'S, MILK, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, SOYBEAN, OIL,, BUTTER, (CREAM,, SALT),, GARLIC,, SUGAR,, SALT,, CARROT, PUREE,, CELERY, PUREE,, ONION, PUREE,, POTASSIUM, SALT,, DRIED, ONIONS,, DRIED, BELL, PEPPERS,, MUSHROOM, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, SPICES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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 frozen microwave meal contains multiple industrial ingredients (modified food starch, oils, added sugars, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-eat formulation typical of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods. Although it includes real cheeses and vegetables, the presence of reformulated components and convenience processing justifies the ultraprocessed classification.

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Common Questions about Lean Cusine Features, Spinach Artichoke Ravioli

The Spinach Artichoke Ravioli can be a convenient and tasty option, especially if you’re looking for a quick meal. It has 280 calories and packs in 12 grams of protein, which is great for keeping you satisfied. However, it’s a bit on the higher side for sodium (690mg), so if you're watching your salt intake, it might be worth considering how it fits into your overall diet.

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
movie-night

Vibe:

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