Manufacturer category
Frozen Prepared Sides
USDA's branded food database lists 757 frozen prepared sides products; the median has 129 calories, 1.8 g of sugars, 3.5 g of protein and 286 mg of sodium per 100 g.
Products as manufacturers categorize them when they submit to USDA.
How frozen prepared sides products are spread
Half of all frozen prepared sides products have between 1.0 g and 2.7 g of sugars per 100 g
| Per 100 g | Lowest quarter up to | Median | Highest quarter from |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 94 | 129 | 172 |
| Sugars | 1.0 g | 1.8 g | 2.7 g |
| Protein | 2.4 g | 3.5 g | 5.3 g |
| Sodium | 186 mg | 286 mg | 386 mg |
| Fiber | 1.2 g | 1.8 g | 2.4 g |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0.7 g | 2.0 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* | 42 of 757 | 6% |
| "High in fiber": 5.6 g or more per serving | 47 of 755 | 6% |
| "High in protein": 10 g or more per serving | 88 of 757 | 12% |
| "Low sodium": 140 mg or less per serving* | 140 of 756 | 19% |
| "Sugar free": less than 0.5 g per serving | 80 of 756 | 11% |
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 frozen prepared sides products
| Brand | Products |
|---|---|
| Green Giant | 62 |
| Wegmans | 41 |
| Birds Eye | 35 |
| Path of Life | 20 |
| Stouffer's | 19 |
| Pictsweet Farms | 15 |
| Tattooed Chef | 13 |
| Hy-vee | 13 |
Every frozen prepared sides product, A to Z
- 100% Ancient Grain Steam in Bag QuinoaArcher Farms · 121 calories per 100 g
- 100% Pure Mashed Sweet PotatoesPictsweet Farms · 79 calories per 100 g
- 3 Cheese Stuffed Pasta Shells with Ricotta, Romano & Parmesan CheesesMarket Pantry · 142 calories per 100 g
- 365 Everyday Value, Organic Butternut Squash Ravioli365 Everyday Value · 202 calories per 100 g
- 365 Everyday Value, Organic Five Cheese Ravioli365 Everyday Value · 228 calories per 100 g
- 5-spice Seasoned Asian FusionTommy's Superfoods · 71 calories per 100 g
- A Blend of Black Beans, Spinach, Kale, Kidney Beans, Corn and Bell Peppers with Warm Protein Blends Caribbean-style Spices, Protein Blends Caribbean-styleWhole Foods Market · 79 calories per 100 g
- A Blend of Quinoa, Kale, Red Quinoa & Red Onions, Quinoa and Kale BlendHy-vee · 84 calories per 100 g
- Agnolotti, Smoked MozzarellaPerfect Pasta · 202 calories per 100 g
- Aloo ParathaHaldiram Snacks Pvt. Ltd · 230 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grain Blend Organic Quinoa Duo with Grilled Zucchini, Butternut Squash and TomatoesSprouts Farmers Market · 85 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grains & Seed Blend with Roasted Pumpkin SeedsPath of Life · 144 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grains Blend Organic Grain MedleyEngine 2 · 142 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grains Chik'n Tenders, Ancient Grains Chik'nSol Cuisine · 180 calories per 100 g
- Ancient Grains Southwest Quinoa BlendFlav-r-pac · 66 calories per 100 g
- Apple BlintzesSpring Valley · 177 calories per 100 g
- Asian a Blend of Quinoa, Edamame, Carrots, Onions & Red PeppersHy-vee · 96 calories per 100 g
- Asian Bbq-style 7 Whole GrainsCulinary Kitchens · 120 calories per 100 g
- Asian Classics Udon NoodlesWegmans · 124 calories per 100 g
- Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower BlendGiant Eagle · 40 calories per 100 g
- Asian Stir Fry Style Riced Cauliflower, Fire Roasted Corn, Sweet Peas, Red Bell Peppers & Seasoning Riced Veggie BlendsGreen Giant · 59 calories per 100 g
- Asian Style Power Blend of Whole Grains, Shelled Edamame, Carrots, Red Peppers, and SauceBirds Eye · 93 calories per 100 g
- Asian Style Red Quinoa & Brown Rice with Vegetables & Soy Ginger Sauce QuinoaSimple Truth · 92 calories per 100 g
- Asian Style Riced Cauliflower with Edamame, Corn, Red Peppers, Green Onion and a Savory Soy SeasoningWegmans · 71 calories per 100 g
- Asian with Cauliflower, Chickpeas, Spinach, Carrots, Peas & Mushrooms Riced CauliflowerWegmans · 80 calories per 100 g
- Asian Wok Quinoa Blend with Peas, Matchstick Carrots & Red Bell PepperPath of Life · 119 calories per 100 g
- Asian-style Vegetables & Rice Fresh Steam Mukimame, White Long Grain Rice, Carrots, Red Bell Peppers. Mushrooms & Wild Rice with Teriyaki Sauce, Asian-style Vegetables & RiceHy-vee · 82 calories per 100 g
- Asparagus RisottoMartha Stewart Kitchen · 109 calories per 100 g
- Asparagus Risotto Creamy Cheese Risotto with AsparagusHeinen's · 107 calories per 100 g
- Asparagus Risotto Ribe Rice Enriched with a Creamy Asparagus, Garlic Sauce, and Pieces of Asparagus.Shoprite Trading Company · 121 calories per 100 g
- Au Gratin Homestyle CasseroleIdahoan · 357 calories per 100 g
- Au Gratin Potatoes with Real Cheddar CheeseCaptain Ken's · 109 calories per 100 g
- Baby Heirloom Potatoes with Steak Seasoning Roasted & ReadyAlexia · 103 calories per 100 g
- Bacon & Ranch Loaded Potato Bites Shredded Potatoes Stuffed with Applewood Bacon Bits, Ranch & Habanero Seasoning, with a Ranch Dip PacketT.g.i. Friday's · 217 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Cheddar Breaded Riced Cauliflower Bites with Cheddar Cheese, Mozzarella Cheese, Green Onions, and Bacon Loaded Cauliflower BitesBirds Eye · 204 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Mac & Cheese BitesBar S · 326 calories per 100 g
- Bacon Wrapped with Italian Sausage Stuffing Turducken RoastEchelon Foods · 188 calories per 100 g
- Baja Style Riced CauliflowerCaulipower · 71 calories per 100 g
- Baked Party Size Macaroni & CheeseStouffer's · 160 calories per 100 g
- Baked Potato CakesPenobscot Mccrum · 118 calories per 100 g
- Baked Potato KnishesGabila's · 204 calories per 100 g
- Baked Potato StixLucky Foods · 159 calories per 100 g
- Baked Potato, CasseroleSt. Clair · 149 calories per 100 g
- Banquet, Cheesy Rice & Beans with ChickenBanquet · 131 calories per 100 g
- Barbecue PotatoesBirds Eye · 138 calories per 100 g
- Barley, Black Bean & Vegetable MedleyGreen Giant · 82 calories per 100 g
- Bean & Mango CubanoSweet Earth · 114 calories per 100 g
- Beef Fried Rice with Red Pepper, Spinach and Egg, Flavored with An Oyster-flavored SauceP.f. Chang's · 163 calories per 100 g
- Beer Battered Crab PoppersSeapak · 333 calories per 100 g
- Beets Riced VeggiesGreen Giant · 41 calories per 100 g
- Belgian Style Blueberry WafflesEggo · 291 calories per 100 g
- Birds Eye, Steamfresh, Sauced & Seasoned Asian Style RiceBirds Eye · 154 calories per 100 g
- Birds Eye, Vegetables & Shells in Garlic Butter SauceBirds Eye · 106 calories per 100 g
- Blue Corn & Veggie TamalesTucson Tamale · 128 calories per 100 g
- Bourbon Bbq Recipe Chicken Breast Chunks with Rib Meat in a Bourbon Bbq Recipe Glaze Fire Grilled ChickenCooked Perfect · 179 calories per 100 g
- Bourbon Bbq Recipe MeatballsCooked Perfect · 271 calories per 100 g
- Breaded Cut OkraStilwell · 94 calories per 100 g
- Breaded OkraClover Valley · 94 calories per 100 g
- Breaded OkraPictsweet Farms · 122 calories per 100 g
- Breaded Zucchini DiscsGiant Eagle · 250 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