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Smart Ones Smart Creations Meatloaf
Frozen Foods
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Smart Ones Smart Creations Meatloaf

Smart Ones
9 oz
Available at Foodtown
220
Calories
19g
Protein
3g
Sugars
690mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
186
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Smart Ones Smart Creations Meatloaf is a single-serve frozen meal youd spot in the frozen entry aisle among other microwavable entrees like Lean Cuisine, Healthy Choice and Stouffers. Packaged in a shallow microwave tray with a peel-back film, it presents a compartmentalized plate: a brown meatloaf patty tucked into a tomato-tinged gravy beside a scoop of garlic-herb mashed potatoes. This product fits into quick weeknight dinners, back-to-school grocery runs and any errand where shoppers want a low-calorie, low-effort option for one. The Smart Ones brand positions itself as a weight-conscious, portion-controlled solution tied to the Weight Watchers aesthetic: small portions, calorie and WW Points listings, and language that suggests smarter choices. Label claims emphasize calorie, protein and points counts rather than organic or all-natural credentials; there are no organic certifications and no child-oriented mascots or bright kid branding. In plain terms, this is a highly processed frozen convenience meal made to be reheated from frozen, containing ingredients like modified starches, maltodextrin, xanthan gum and flavorings to stabilize texture and flavor. Sensory experience is familiar and comforting: the mashed potatoes are creamy with herb and garlic notes; the meatloaf is dense and slightly sauced; the gravy is glossy and savory with tomato and umami accents. Ritual use is straightforward: microwave on high in the supplied tray, let rest, then eat directly from the tray for convenience. It appeals to shoppers seeking nostalgic comfort food with minimal prep and predictable portioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Cholesterol45mg15%
Sodium690mg30%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars3g
Added Sugars2g4%
Protein19g
* 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

MASHED, POTATOES, (WATER,, HALF, AND, HALF, [MILK,, CREAM],, DEHYDRATED, POTATO, FLAKES, [POTATOES,, MONO, AND, DIGLYCERIDES],, DRIED, GARLIC,, FLAVORINGS,, ONION, POWDER,, PARSLEY,, SALT,, DRIED, CHICKEN, BROTH,, MILK, SOLIDS,, SPICE,, SKIM, MILK),, FULLY, COOKED, MEATLOAF, PATTIES, (BEEF,, WATER,, TEXTURED, SOY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, DICED, ONIONS,, DICED, MIXED, BELL, PEPPERS,, TOMATO, KETCHUP, [TOMATO, CONCENTRATE, FROM, RED, RIPE, TOMATOES,, DISTILLED, VINEGAR,, SUGAR,, SALT,, ONION, POWDER,, SPICE,, NATURAL, FLAVORING],, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH,, SALT,, ONION, POWDER,, SPICES,, DEXTROSE,, GARLIC, POWDER,, BEEF, FLAVOR, [YEAST, EXTRACT,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, SALT],, SUGAR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, MALTODEXTRIN,, CITRIC, ACID,, NONFAT, DRY, MILK),, GRAVY, (WATER,, TOMATO, PUREE, [WATER,, TOMATO, PASTE],, DICED, TOMATOES, IN, JUICE, [DICED, TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE],, DRIED, TURKEY, BROTH,, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH,, CONTAINS, <2%, OF, THE, FOLLOWING:, REDUCED, SODIUM, SOY, SAUCE, [WATER,, WHEAT,, SOYBEANS,, SALT,, ALCOHOL,, VINEGAR,, LACTIC, ACID],, RED, BELL, PEPPERS,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, RED, WINE, VINEGAR,, MOLASSES,, SALT,, ROASTED, BEEF, WITH, BEEF, BROTH,, CORN, OIL,, NATURAL, FLAVORINGS, [CONTAINS, CELERY],, ROASTED, GARLIC, PUREE,, SOY, SAUCE, [WATER,, SOYBEANS,, WHEAT,, SALT],, CANE, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, XANTHAN, GUM,, MALTODEXTRIN,, MALT, EXTRACT, [FROM, BARLEY],, SPICE,, DRIED, ONIONS,, BEEF, EXTRACT,, DRIED, GARLIC,, POTATO, FLOUR,, SUGAR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • corn oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • mono and diglycerides - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (modified starch, maltodextrin, xanthan gum, flavorings, textured soy protein) and is a ready-to-heat frozen meal, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Smart Ones Smart Creations Meatloaf

The Smart Creations Meatloaf can be considered a convenient option for a quick meal, especially with its 19 grams of protein per serving. However, it's worth noting that it does contain 690 mg of sodium, which is a bit on the higher side. So, while it can fit into a balanced diet, it might not be the best choice if you're watching your salt intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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