Healthy Choice Chicken Alfredo Florentine: Labelgrade B- (73/100)
B- 73 / 100 — Additive-heavy formulation (phosphate additives and maltodextrin or corn syrup), very low saturated fat, and effectively zero sugar.
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Healthy Choice Chicken Alfredo Florentine delivers 17g of protein and 221 calories per 1 Meal (240g) (USDA FDC 2519685). Per 100g that’s 7.1g of protein; per oz, 2g. The Labelgrade is B- (73 / 100): Additive-heavy formulation (phosphate additives and maltodextrin or corn syrup), very low saturated fat, and effectively zero sugar.
Why this Labelgrade
| Dimension | Grade | Score | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein density | C | 61 / 100 | 7.1g per 100g — below the high-protein bar; not the right product for protein hunting |
| Ingredient quality | C | 64 / 100 | 55 ingredients; flagged phosphate additives + maltodextrin or corn syrup |
| Saturated fat load | A+ | 96 / 100 | 1.99g per serving (0.8g per 100g) — very low |
| Sodium load | B- | 72 / 100 | 559mg per serving (66mg per oz) — moderate |
| Sugar load | A+ | 100 / 100 | 1.99g sugar; USDA omits the added-sugar line, but the ingredients list a sweetener — scored as added, not naturally-occurring |
| Fiber | D | 42 / 100 | 4.08g per serving — modest fiber contribution |
| Overall | B- | 73 / 100 | Weighted blend: protein 25% · ingredients 22% · saturated fat 18% · sodium 15% · sugar 12% · fiber 8% |
How it compares
| Product | Protein per serving | Per 100 g | Per oz | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Healthy Choice Chicken Alfredo Florentine (this product) | 17g | 7.1g | 2g | 221 |
| Amy’S Cheese Tortellini Bowls | 20g | 7.4g | 2.1g | 419 |
| Lean Cuisine Herb Roasted Chicken | 18g | 8g | 2.3g | 181 |
| Healthy Choice Power Bowls Mango Edamame, 9 oz | 10g | 3.9g | 1.1g | 370 |
| Plain cooked chicken breast (benchmark) | — | 31g | 8.8g | ~165 |
How it pulls off alfredo for 221 calories
Restaurant chicken alfredo is one of the most calorie-dense plates you can order — 1,000-plus calories is routine, because classic alfredo is butter, heavy cream, and parmesan over a mountain of pasta. So a 221-calorie version deserves a look under the hood, and the ingredient list tells the story honestly.
Three moves do the work. First, the sauce is water-and-starch-forward: the base is water and modified corn starch, with parmesan and a touch of cream for flavor rather than a cream emulsion doing the heavy lifting. That alone strips out most of the fat — you can see it in the 4.51g total fat and 1.99g saturated fat, which for a “creamy” dish is genuinely low. Second, the pasta is whole-grain (UltraGrain) with added egg white, which is where the surprising 4g of fiber and a chunk of the protein come from. Third, the portion is a controlled 240g tray. None of this is sleight of hand — it’s a reasonable formula for a lighter alfredo, and the trade you accept for it is a long, additive-heavy ingredient list (phosphates, a maltodextrin-based broth powder, caramel color).
Where the 17g of protein really comes from
The label says chicken alfredo, but by weight this is mostly pasta and sauce — the chicken is the third ingredient, after the pasta and the alfredo sauce. So the 17g of protein isn’t all white meat. A meaningful share comes from the dairy in the sauce (parmesan, cream, nonfat dry milk) and the egg white in the pasta, with the chicken breast topping it up. There’s also a small amount of isolated soy protein listed inside the chicken component, a common binder.
Why this matters for you: it’s still a complete, high-quality protein mix — dairy, egg, and chicken are all excellent sources — so the 17g counts fully toward your day. But don’t picture a chicken breast in the tray. If you specifically want a chicken-forward, meat-heavy meal, Lean Cuisine Herb Roasted Chicken leans more on its chicken patty for a similar 18g at even fewer calories. For a creamy-pasta craving with a respectable protein number, this Healthy Choice tray is the better fit.
Scope
This page covers Healthy Choice Chicken Alfredo Florentine (8.5 ONZ), UPC 00050100406721, as represented in USDA Branded Foods FDC 2519685. Healthy Choice sells multiple variants in this product line — other sizes, flavors, or fat levels may have different macros and Labelgrade scores. Manufacturers periodically reformulate; always cross-reference the actual package label, especially if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.
Ingredients (from the USDA Branded Foods entry)
COOKED PASTA (WATER, WHOLE GRAIN WHEAT FLOUR [ULTRAGRAIN], DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, EGG WHITE), ALFREDO SAUCE (WATER, PARMESAN CHEESE [PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ALFREDO SAUCE FLAVOR [PARMESAN, CHEDDAR, AND ROMANO CHEESE MADE FROM COW’S MILK {MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES}, WATER, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE], SWEET CREAM [CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SODIUM CASEINATE], SALT, BASIL, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, MODIFIED RICE STARCH, CHICKEN BROTH POWDER [MALTODEXTRIN, CHICKEN BROTH, SALT, FLAVORS], FLAVORING, WHEAT FLOUR, BLACK PEPPER), CHICKEN (CHICKEN BREAST, WATER, OLIVE OIL, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN PRODUCT [ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN, MODIFIED POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, CARRAGEENAN, SOY LECITHIN], DEXTROSE, SALT, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, PAPRIKA, CARAMEL COLOR, FLAVORING), SPINACH, DICED TOMATOES, CANOLA OIL. CONTAINS: EGG, MILK, SOY, WHEAT.
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Quick Facts
Per serving · 1 Meal (240g)
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Full nutrition facts
| Nutrient | Per Serving (1 Meal (240g)) |
|---|---|
| Calories | 221 |
| Protein | 17g |
| Total Fat | 4.51g |
| Saturated Fat | 1.99g |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Total Carbohydrates | 28g |
| Dietary Fiber | 4.08g |
| Total Sugars | 1.99g |
| Sodium | 559mg |
| Cholesterol | 36mg |
| Calcium | 101mg |
| Iron | 1.44mg |
| Potassium | 281mg |
Scope: This page applies specifically to Chicken Alfredo Florentine (8.5 ONZ) · UPC 00050100406721. Other sizes, flavors, or formulations may differ.
How this fits each diet
Each score is computed from the same USDA nutrition + ingredient data, against the published rules of each diet. They tell you "does this food fit this diet" — not whether the diet is right for you.
contains animal-derived ingredients
contains meat, fish, or gelatin
contains a gluten-bearing ingredient
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Healthy Choice Chicken Alfredo Florentine actually healthy?
For a frozen alfredo, it's genuinely one of the better choices. You get 17g of protein and 4g of fiber for only 221 calories, with very little saturated fat (1.99g) and essentially no sugar. That's a real, portion-controlled lunch — not a diet gimmick. The one honest knock is sodium: 559mg, about a quarter of the day's limit in a single tray.
Why does it get a B- and not higher?
Three things hold it at 73/100. The protein density is only fair (7.1g per 100g — fine for a meal, but it's mostly pasta and sauce by weight), the ingredient list runs 55 items deep with phosphate additives and a maltodextrin-type sweetener, and the sodium lands at 559mg. Strip those and it would push into B/B+ territory. What earns the B- is that the macros that matter most for a lunch — calories, protein, fiber, saturated fat — are all genuinely good.
Are the 'diet' frozen alfredos like this one actually any good, or just marketing?
This one is the real deal as a calorie-controlled lunch. The trick Healthy Choice uses is honest: a modest 240g tray, lean chicken breast, a starch-thickened sauce instead of a heavy-cream one, and whole-grain pasta for the fiber. That's how you get alfredo for 221 calories. It isn't 'clean eating' — the label is long and additive-heavy — but as a convenient 17g-protein meal it does what it claims.
What's the serving size?
The whole tray. The nutrition here — 221 calories, 17g protein, 559mg sodium — is for the entire 1 Meal (240g) package, not a fraction of it. There's no hidden 'servings per container' multiplier to catch you out.
Will a 221-calorie tray leave me hungry, and how do I fix it?
It might, on its own — 221 calories is a light lunch. The 17g of protein and 4g of fiber help with fullness, but the easiest upgrade is to pair it with a big side salad or a cup of steamed vegetables. You add volume, fiber, and a few more grams of protein for almost no calories, and you turn a snack-sized tray into a satisfying meal.
When was this data last verified?
2026-06-05, against USDA FoodData Central FDC 2519685. We re-verify top-traffic pages monthly and update within 7 days when a manufacturer reformulates.