Manufacturer category
Entrees, Sides and Small Meals
USDA's branded food database lists 1,349 entrees, sides and small meals products; the median has 158 calories, 1.4 g of sugars, 4.0 g of protein and 310 mg of sodium per 100 g.
Products as manufacturers categorize them when they submit to USDA.
How entrees, sides and small meals products are spread
Half of all entrees, sides and small meals products have between 0 g and 3.6 g of sugars per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Lowest quarter up to | Median | Highest quarter from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 113 | 158 | 300 |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1.4 g | 3.6 g |
| Protein | 2.5 g | 4.0 g | 7.1 g |
| Sodium | 142 mg | 310 mg | 467 mg |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 2.1 g | 3.6 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.5 g | 2.4 g |
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release; quartiles computed by GetFoodFacts.
How many are at or under FDA's claim lines, per labeled serving
| FDA threshold (per labeled serving) | Products | Share |
|---|---|---|
| "Low calorie": 40 calories or less per serving* | 22 of 1,349 | 2% |
| "High in fiber": 5.6 g or more per serving | 165 of 1,335 | 12% |
| "High in protein": 10 g or more per serving | 179 of 1,344 | 13% |
| "Low sodium": 140 mg or less per serving* | 289 of 1,349 | 21% |
| "Sugar free": less than 0.5 g per serving | 338 of 1,336 | 25% |
Source: 21 CFR 101.54, 101.60 and 101.61 (ecfr.gov). * Also per 50 g when a serving is 30 g or less; a product in a meal or entree category with a serving of 6 oz or more stands in for FDA's meal and main-dish products and is tested per 100 g: 140 mg of sodium, 120 calories (101.61(b)(5), 101.60(b)(3)). Counted per labeled serving, which since 2016 follows FDA's reference amounts for most products; the counts are not findings that any label complies; the protein line is before FDA's protein-quality correction (fda.gov).
Brands with the most entrees, sides and small meals products
| Brand | Products |
|---|---|
| Idahoan | 42 |
| Tasty Bite | 41 |
| Ben's Original | 32 |
| Good & Gather | 28 |
| Wegmans | 23 |
| Uncle Ben's | 23 |
| Bob Evans | 20 |
| Seeds of Change | 18 |
Every entrees, sides and small meals product, A to Z
- ""fried Rice"" BowlGreen Fresh Giant · 73 calories per 100 g
- (pieces) in Their Own Ink SquidDel Sol · 139 calories per 100 g
- 100% Organic Cooked Brown RiceMinsley · 162 calories per 100 g
- 100% Real Mashed PotatoesBig Y · 368 calories per 100 g
- 365 Everyday Value, Mashed Potatoes, Garlic365 Everyday Value · 364 calories per 100 g
- 365 Everyday Value, Yellow Polenta365 Everyday Value · 80 calories per 100 g
- 5-grain Blend Kamut Khorasan Wheat, Oats, Whole Grain Long Rice, Barley, Spelt, 5-grain BlendFull Circle · 337 calories per 100 g
- 60 Second Pasta, ElbowsGiant Eagle · 165 calories per 100 g
- 7 Grain Rice SteamablesWegmans · 171 calories per 100 g
- 7 Grain Steamables RiceWegmans · 171 calories per 100 g
- 7 Grains Mixture of Pre-cooked Long Grain Rice, Durum Wheat, White Quinoa, Red Quinoa, Red Rice, Wild Rice, Bulgur and LentilsFull Circle Market · 181 calories per 100 g
- 90 Second Cultivated Wild RiceGood & Gather · 150 calories per 100 g
- 90 Second FarroGood & Gather · 108 calories per 100 g
- 90 Second Long Grain & Wild RiceKroger · 157 calories per 100 g
- 90 Second Long Grain & Wild Rice with Herbs & SeasoningsGood & Gather · 96 calories per 100 g
- 90 Second Rice Long Grain & WildTarget Stores · 180 calories per 100 g
- 90 Second Rice, Roasted Chicken Flavored with HerbsTarget Stores · 153 calories per 100 g
- 90 Second Whole Grain QuinoaGood & Gather · 172 calories per 100 g
- :60 Second Pasta, FusilliGiant Eagl · 150 calories per 100 g
- :60 Second Pasta, PenneGiant Eagle · 160 calories per 100 g
- Adobo Keto Meal Plant Based NoodlesMiracle Noodle · 31 calories per 100 g
- Ahold, Nature's Promise, Yukon Gold Mashed Potatoes with Milk and ButterAhold · 105 calories per 100 g
- Alder Smoked Wild Salmon ChowderFishpeople · 106 calories per 100 g
- All American Scramble KitJust Crack An Egg · 247 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Mac & Cheese Pasta in Cheese SaucePacific · 109 calories per 100 g
- All Natural Mashed PotatoesBob Evans · 121 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grain Blends Farro with Roasted Tomato & ZucchiniWegmans · 110 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grain Fusion, Tuscan Garlic & TomatoMade in Nature · 186 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grains 5 Minute MealUrbane Grain · 333 calories per 100 g
- Angel Hair Style Ready-to-eat NoodleMiracle Noodle · 6 calories per 100 g
- Apple Cherry Fruit StripsHeaven & Earth · 321 calories per 100 g
- Apple Peach SauceSanta Cruz Organic · 53 calories per 100 g
- Arizona Nachos 'n' Cheese Dip Combo Tray, 4.75 OzArizona · 292 calories per 100 g
- Arroz CaseroDurvill Foods · 151 calories per 100 g
- Arroz Mexican RiceRanch Market · 195 calories per 100 g
- Artisan Quinoa Sesame & Ginger Salads, ArtisanCanterbury Naturals · 346 calories per 100 g
- Asian QuinoaSuzie's · 149 calories per 100 g
- Asian Style Brown Rice with Shiitake MushroomsAhold · 170 calories per 100 g
- Asian Style Chicken Butter Lettuce Wrap KitPete's · 90 calories per 100 g
- Asian Vegetable RiceTasty Bite · 176 calories per 100 g
- Assorted Sugar Free Gelatin, Strawberry Banana; Orange; MangoTropical · 5 calories per 100 g
- Aurora, Traditional PolentaAurora · 83 calories per 100 g
- Aurora, Traditional Polenta SoupAurora · 83 calories per 100 g
- Baby Reds Homestyle Red & Russet Potatoes with Skins Mashed Potatoes with Creamy ButterIdahoan · 414 calories per 100 g
- Baby Reds Roasted Garlic & Parmesan Mashed Potatoes Made with Red & Russet Potatoes with SkinsIdahoan · 379 calories per 100 g
- Baby Reds Sour Cream & Chives Mashed Potatoes Red & Russet Potatoes with SkinsIdahoan · 379 calories per 100 g
- Bacon & Cheddar Chipotle Mashed Potatoes Blended with Real Cheese, Chipotle Pepper & Bacon FlavorsIdahoan · 393 calories per 100 g
- Bacon & Velveeta Cheese Sauce Scramble KitOscar Mayer · 235 calories per 100 g
- Baja Black BeansBean Vivo · 92 calories per 100 g
- Baked with Real Milk, Butter, Brown Sugar, & Roasted Pecans Mashed Sweet Potatoes, Real Milk, Butter, Brown SugarReser's Fine Foods · 143 calories per 100 g
- Barilla, Italian Entrees, Whole Grain Penne, Tomato & BasilBarilla · 122 calories per 100 g
- Barley & Beans Tomato Basil with TunaStarkist · 125 calories per 100 g
- Barley & Lentils a Ready-to-heat Blend of Barley & Green Lentils with Extra Virgin Olive Oil & Sea Salt365 Whole Foods Market · 165 calories per 100 g
- Barley & Lentils Organic BlendNature's Earthly Choice · 133 calories per 100 g
- Barley Peas & Lentils Barley, Green Split Peas, Yellow Split LentilsFull Circle · 313 calories per 100 g
- Bartenura Gnocchi, 16 OzBartenura · 157 calories per 100 g
- Basil & Garlic Organic PolentaAncient Harvest · 70 calories per 100 g
- Basil & Mascarpone Cheese MezzeluneGustare Vita · 321 calories per 100 g
- Basil Chili RiceTasty Bite · 152 calories per 100 g
- Basmati & Wild RiceVeetee · 143 calories per 100 g
Source: USDA FoodData Central branded foods, April 30, 2026 release.
Sources for this page
- USDA FoodData Central
- the food and product records, April 30, 2026 release. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- FoodData Central documentation
- what each data type is and how branded records are submitted. fdc.nal.usda.gov
- 21 CFR 101.9, Nutrition labeling of food
- the label format, rounding and Daily Values. ecfr.gov
- 21 CFR 101 subpart D, Nutrient content claims
- the thresholds for "low sodium", "sugar free", "high in". ecfr.gov
- FDA, How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label
- the 5% and 20% Daily Value rule. fda.gov