Branded Food · Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division

Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil

According to USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 538720, data refreshed July 2026), nutrition facts per 272g serving, sourced verbatim.

250
Calorieslow density
19.0g
Proteinhigh · 38% DV
38.0g
Carbsgood source · 14% DV
2.5g
Fatlow · 3% DV
250 calories per 272g serving

Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil contains 250 calories per 272g serving according to USDA FoodData Central. It has 19.0g of protein, 2.5g of fat, and 38.0g of carbohydrates per serving. Data is sourced verbatim from the Branded Food database, refreshed July 2026.

  • More protein than 42% of USDA whole foods

The verdict

Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil is protein-dense for its calories, with 7.0g of protein per 100g.

7.0g
protein per 100g
Top 58%
protein vs USDA whole foods
92
calories per 100g
1.5g
fiber per 100g

Percentile computed against the 7,880 USDA SR Legacy and Foundation whole foods with a protein value, not branded or processed items.

FDA labeling rules →

Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil by Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division contains 250 calories per 272g serving (92 kcal per 100g USDA basis), according to the USDA FoodData Central database. It provides 19.0g of protein, 2.5g of fat, and 38.0g of carbohydrates per 272g serving. Dietary fiber: 4.1g. Below you will find a complete nutrient breakdown including vitamins, minerals, and daily value percentages based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Values shown match the FDA-format Nutrition Label, computed per serving from USDA per-100g amounts via the manufacturer-declared serving size. Source: USDA laboratory analysis and manufacturer-reported label data for food products sold in the United States.

❤️ Low Fat

Where this data comes from

USDA FoodData Central is the United States government's authoritative reference for food composition, maintained by the Agricultural Research Service and updated as new laboratory analyses and manufacturer submissions are processed. Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil is catalogued there as FDC ID 538720, a branded food entry from Nestle Usa-Frozen Food Division. Every figure on this page comes from USDA laboratory analysis under the FDC Branded Food program, standardized to 100 g so it can be compared fairly against any other food in the database. The Nutrition Label below shows the per-serving values that match the package; the per-100 g basis is noted where the two differ.

By the per-100g standardization, Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil reads as low fat within common dietary frameworks. Check the full breakdown above for vitamins, minerals, and amino acids.

Nutritional Value at a Glance

Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil balances protein, fat, and carbohydrates without any single macro dominating.

At 15% of the Daily Value for fiber, it contributes moderately to daily fiber intake.

Allergen indicators

Our text scan flagged these FDA Big 9 major-allergen indicators in this product's name and brand description:

  • Fish

Always verify with the physical package label. Our detection is a keyword scan over USDA-published product names and brand text, it is conservative-positive (flags likely allergens) but cannot guarantee completeness or accuracy. Manufacturers may reformulate without notice; consumers with anaphylaxis-risk allergies must rely on the FDA-mandated ingredient and allergen statement printed on the package itself.

Nutrition Facts Serving size 272g Amount per serving Calories 250 % Daily Value* Total Fat 3g 3% Saturated Fat 0g 2% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 19mg 6% Sodium 500mg 22% Total Carbohydrate 38g 14% Dietary Fiber 4g 15% Total Sugars 6g Includes 0g Added Sugars 0% Protein 19g Vitamin D 0mcg 0% Calcium 101mg 8% Iron 2mg 10% Potassium 449mg 10% * 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.

Values per 272g serving · 92 kcal per 100g basis

Macro Breakdown

250
Calories per 272g serving
92 kcal per 100g (USDA basis)

250 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value

0%100%13of 2,000 kcal
250 kcal = 13% of FDA 2,000 kcal Daily Value
P: 19.0gF: 2.5gC: 38.0g
19.0g
Protein
38% DV
2.5g
Total Fat
3% DV
38.0g
Carbs
14% DV
4.1g
Fiber
15% DV
6.0g
Sugar
no FDA DV
500mg
Sodium
22% DV

Values shown per 272g serving, match the FDA Nutrition Label panel. USDA stores the raw amounts per 100g; this page applies the manufacturer-declared serving size to render the on-package values.

Where Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil ranks on protein

Its 7.0g of protein per 100g placed against every USDA reference (whole) food, the 7,880 SR Legacy and Foundation items with a protein value.

Protein per 100g - Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil vs every USDA reference food

USDA reference (whole) foods with a protein value

7 42nd percentile higher than 42% of 7,880 USDA reference foods

0–5: 2,829 USDA reference foods (36%). Below this entry. 5–10: 1,170 USDA reference foods (15%). This entry sits in this band. 10–15: 863 USDA reference foods (11%). Above this entry. 15–20: 783 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 20–25: 1,085 USDA reference foods (14%). Above this entry. 25–30: 826 USDA reference foods (10%). Above this entry. 30–35: 230 USDA reference foods (3%). Above this entry. 35–40: 32 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 40–45: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 45–50: 11 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 50–55: 9 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. 55–60: 33 USDA reference foods (0%). Above this entry. This food 0 60 every USDA reference food, bucketed by value

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Source USDA FoodData Central, SR Legacy & Foundation · July 2026

Full Nutrient Breakdown

Every nutrient USDA reports for this food, per 100 g, with each value's share of the FDA Daily Value shown as a bar.

Macronutrients

Nutrient Amount % DV
Carbohydrate, by difference 14.0 G
5%
Energy 92 KCAL
Fiber, total dietary 1.5 G
5%
Protein 7.0 G
14%
Total Sugars 2.2 G
Total lipid (fat) 0.92 G
1%

Vitamins

Nutrient Amount % DV
Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid 1 MG

Minerals

Nutrient Amount % DV
Calcium, Ca 37 MG
3%
Iron, Fe 1 MG
4%
Potassium, K 165 MG
4%
Sodium, Na 184 MG
8%
Vitamin A, IU 735 IU

Lipids

Nutrient Amount % DV
Cholesterol 7 MG
2%
Fatty acids, total saturated 0.18 G
1%
Fatty acids, total trans 0.00 G
Fatty acids, total monounsaturated 0.18 G
Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated 0.55 G

Key takeaways

  • Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil delivers 19.0g of protein per 100g, more than 42% of USDA whole foods. See the protein ranking
  • It carries 250 calories per 100g.
  • Based on its per-100g profile, it fits low fat patterns.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories are in Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil? ▼
Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil contains 250 calories per 272g serving (92 cal per 100g basis, USDA storage). It has 19.0g of protein, 2.5g of fat, and 38.0g of carbohydrates.
What are the macros in Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil? ▼
Per 272g serving, Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil has 19.0g protein (30% of calories), 2.5g fat, and 38.0g carbs. Fiber: 4.1g. Sugar: 6.0g.
How much sodium is in Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil? ▼
Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil contains 500mg of sodium per 272g serving, which is 22% of the recommended daily limit (2,300mg).
Is Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil high in fiber? ▼
Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil contains 4.1g of dietary fiber per 272g serving, which is 15% of the daily recommended value (28g).
Is Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil keto-friendly? ▼
Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil has 38.0g of carbs per 272g serving (61% of calories), which may be too high for strict keto diets (typically under 5g net carbs per serving).
Is Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil good for a diet? ▼
Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil has 250 calories per 272g serving. With 19.0g of protein, it can help with satiety. Fat content: 2.5g. Contains 4.1g fiber which aids digestion.
How does Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil compare to other foods? ▼
Lean Cuisine, Salmon with Basil provides 250 calories and 19.0g protein per 272g serving. That is 13 calories per gram of protein. Use our compare tool to see how it stacks up against similar foods in the same category.

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Primary source data

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Data Sources & Methodology

Data from USDA FoodData Central, April 2026 release. See our methodology.

Source: USDA FoodData Central (FDC ID 538720) — Branded Food database. Verify with USDA →

Source: FDA 2,000-calorie Daily Value reference — %DV computed against the USDA per-100g standardization basis.

How serving-size math works on this page: USDA stores all nutrient amounts on a per-100g basis for consistency across the catalog. Because the manufacturer declared a 272g serving for this product, the headline values (calories, macros) are multiplied by 272/100 = 2.720 to render the same values you would read on the FDA Nutrition Facts panel. The page surfaces both bases for full transparency.

Disclaimer: This information is for reference only and should not replace professional dietary advice. Nutrient content may vary by brand, preparation method, and seasonal factors.

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Every figure on GetFoodFacts is rendered directly from official USDA FoodData Central records, no number is typed in by an editor. See our editorial standards & corrections policy, the methodology behind these numbers, or report a data error. Data current as of July 2026.