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Marie Callender Turkey Pot Pie
Frozen Foods
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Marie Callender Turkey Pot Pie

Marie Callender's
15 oz
Available at Foodtown
410
Calories
12g
Protein
4g
Sugars
750mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
102
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Marie Callender's Turkey Pot Pie (15 oz) is a familiar frozen-dinner staple that lives in the supermarket's frozen meals aisle, usually shelved with other frozen entrees, single-serve pot pies and family-size heat-and-serve dinners. You might also spot promotional displays near microwaveable sides or comfort-food endcaps. This product is pitched as an easy, homestyle meal for busy households — chunks of premium turkey breast and garden vegetables in a savory gravy, wrapped in a golden, flaky crust and marketed with comforting 'made-from-scratch' language and claims like 'no preservatives' and 'no artificial flavors or colors.' The brand leans on nostalgia and value, appealing to families, older shoppers and anyone seeking a convenient, homey dinner solution rather than a gourmet experience. Packaging emphasizes warmth and familiarity rather than organic or artisanal credentials; there is no organic certification and the label lists common allergen warnings for milk, soy and wheat. In plain terms it is a factory-made frozen meal that uses several processed ingredients and texture stabilizers to recreate a homemade feel. Sensory notes: the crust aims for a flaky, buttery bite, the filling is thickened, gravy-like and speckled with carrots, peas and celery, and turkey pieces provide a chewy protein presence; reheating is part of the ritual — oven for crispness or microwave for speed — and the single-serving box is designed for quick family dinners, solo lunches or a microwaveable comfort meal on a rainy night. The product sits culturally as a convenient comfort-food option in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0 cup
Servings per Container: 2
Calories410
% Daily Value*
Total Fat22g28%
Saturated Fat9g45%
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium750mg33%
Total Carbohydrate42g15%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars4g
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

Filling:, Turkey, Broth, (Water,, Turkey, Flavor, [Turkey, Broth,, Salt,, Turkey, Fat,, Turkey, Meat,, Flavor]),, Cooked, Turkey, (Turkey, Breast,, Water,, Isolated, Soy, Protein, Product, [Isolated, Soy, Protein,, Modified, Potato, Starch,, Corn, Starch,, Carrageenan,, Soy, Lecithin],, Dextrose,, Salt,, Flavoring,, Soy, Lecithin),, Carrots,, Peas,, Water,, Celery,, Modified, Corn, Starch,, Onions,, Contains, 2%, or, less, of:, Salt,, Soybean, Oil,, Nonfat, Dry, Milk,, Cream,, Chicken, Flavor, (Maltodextrin,, Chicken, Broth,, Salt,, Flavors),, Sugar,, Methylcellulose,, Flavoring,, Xanthan, Gum,, Guar, Gum,, Extractives, of, Turmeric.Crust:, Enriched, Wheat, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Interesterified, Soybean, Oil,, Water,, Salt,, Modified, Whey,, Caramel, Color., CONTAINS:, MILK,, SOY,, WHEAT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Interesterified Soybean Oil - 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 ultraprocessed ready meal containing industrial ingredients and additives (isolated soy protein, modified starches, methylcellulose, gums, interesterified oil, caramel color) and is manufactured to be shelf-stable and microwave/oven-ready.

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Common Questions about Marie Callender Turkey Pot Pie

The Turkey Pot Pie can be a comforting option, especially on a chilly day, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. With 410 calories and 22g of fat per serving, it's not a diet food, but it does pack in some protein with 12g. If you're looking for a hearty meal that satisfies cravings without going overboard on sugars, it fits the bill.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgiccomfortingconvenient
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