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Frozen Meat Preparations Roundup

We analyzed 39 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Frozen Meat Preparations shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 39 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Frozen Meat Preparations you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
260
Protein
13g
Great Value

Italian Style Meatballs

Ingredients: BEEF, PORK WATER TEXTURED SOY FLOUR BREAD CRUMBS (WHEAT FLOUR, SALT YEAST) DEXTROSE, SEASONING (PARMESAN CHEESE (PART-SKIM MiLK: CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], DEXTROS SPICES, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, PARSLEN ONION POWDER, SPICE EXTRACTIVES), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
163
Protein
15g
Kidfresh

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: Chicken breast meat, whole wheat flour, water, pureed cauliflower, pureed onions, unbleached wheat flour, flavors, salt, corn starch, yellow corn flour, rice starch, yeast, molasses, sea salt, leavening (cream of tartar, baking soda), whole grain millet flour, canola oil. breading set in expeller pressed canola oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
274
Protein
14g
Unknown

Breaded chicken nuggets

Ingredients: Chicken nuggets (skinless, boneless, no added antibiotic or hormone* chicken breast, canola oil, potato flakes, water, sea salt), coated with batter (water, yellow corn flour, corn starch, garlic powder, sea salt) and breaded with cornflake crumbs (milled corn, cane sugar). breading set in canola oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
196
Protein
13g
Kroger

Boneless chicken wyngz

Ingredients: chicken breast with rib meat, **contains up to 20% of a solution of: water, modified food starch, seasoning (salt, dextrose, natural flavors, modified food starch, polysorbate 80, extractives of paprika, maltodextrin), sodium phosphates, carrageenan, predusted and breaded with: bleached wheat flour, salt, spices, spice extractive, battered with: water, bleached wheat flour, modified corn starch, yellow corn flour, salt, spices, oleoresins paprika, annatto and turmeric, spice extractives,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
177
Protein
17g
Trader Joes

Grass fed angus beef burgers

Ingredients: GROUND GRASS FED ANGUS BEEF

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
132
Protein
17g
Trader Joe's

Chile Lime Chicken Burgers

Ingredients: Ground Chicken, Onions, Bell Peppers, Garlic, Cilantro, Natural Flavor Salt, Lime Juice Concentrate, Red Pepper Flakes

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
235
Protein
14g
Unknown

White meat Panko chicken nuggets

Ingredients: Chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, contains 2% or less of the following: dextrose, dried yeast, extractives of paprika, garlic powder, natural flavor, natural sea salt, onion powder, salt, soybean oil, spices, sugar, torula yeast, wheat gluten and yellow corn flour. breading set in vegetable oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
237
Protein
13g
meijer

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: Chicken breast with rib meat, water, bleached wheat flour, textured soy protein concentrate, modified food starch, contains 2% or less of the following: dextrose, extractive of turmeric, extractive of paprika, leavening (sodium aluminum phosphate, sodium bicarbonate), natural flavor, oleoresin turmeric, salt, sodium phosphates, spice, spice extractives, wheat flour, yellow corn flour. breading set in vegetable oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
203
Protein
15g
Fast Fixin'

CHICKEN NUGGETS

Ingredients: Chicken breast with rib meat, water, soy protein concentrate, contains less than 2% of: salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, flavoring, yeast extract, chicken fat, canola oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, corn syrup solids, citric acid, dehydrated lemon juice, dehydrated chicken broth, gelatin. battered and breaded with: bleached wheat flour, water, wheat flour, salt, contains less than 2% of: modified food starch, yellow corn flour, dextrose, extractives of paprika (color), whey, yeast, spice, sugar, maltodextrin, caramel color, yeast extract, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), guar gum, spice extractive. breading set in vegetable oil.

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
297
Protein
19g
Fast Fixin'

Chicken Breast Nuggets

Ingredients: Chicken breast with rib meat, water, soy protein concentrate, contains less than 2% of: salt, sugar, sodium phosphate, flavoring, yeast extract, chicken fat, canola oil, soybean oil, cottonseed oil, corn syrup solids, citric acid, dehydrated lemon juice, dehydrated chicken broth, gelatin. battered and breaded with: bleached wheat flour, water, wheat flour, salt, contains less than 2% of: modified food starch, yellow corn flour, dextrose, extractives of paprika (color), whey, yeast, spice, sugar, maltodextrin, caramel color, yeast extract, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate), guar gum, spice extractive. breading set in vegetable oil.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
250
Protein
13g
Yummy Dino Buddies

Alphabet-Shaped Chicken Breast Nuggets

Ingredients: Boneless skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water, whole wheat flour, wheat flour, isolated soy protein. contains 2% or less of the following: yellow corn flour, whole grain yellow corn flour, sea salt, corn starch, natural chicken flavor, yeast, sugar, canola oil, spices, extractive of paprika, salt, guar gum, garlic powder, onion powder, flax meal.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
232
Protein
20g
Jimmy Dean

Turkey Sausage Links

Ingredients: Mechanically separated turkey, turkey, water, soy protein concentrate, contains 2% or less salt, dextrose, sugar, spices, sodium phosphate, bht, citric acid, caramel color.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Protein
14g
Perdue

Whole Grain Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water. contains 2% or less of salt, yeast extract, brown sugar, onion powder, garlic powder, white pepper, celery seed extract. breaded with: wheat flour, whole wheat flour, water, whole grain yellow corn flour, corn starch, yeast. contains less than 2% of salt, sugar, wheat starch, dextrose, spices, yeast extract, soybean oil, garlic powder.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
160
Protein
16g
Trader Joe's

Kung Pao Chicken

Ingredients: Chicken Dark Meat Chunks, Whole Eggs, Soy Bean Oil, Water, Cornstarch, Chili Powder, Salt, White Pepper, Ginger, Garlic And Green Onion. Vegetables Packet: Green Bell Pepper, Red Bell Pepper, Brown Onion, Fried Dry Chili And Water Chestnut. Peanuts Packet: Fried Peanuts (Peanuts, Peanut Oil) Sauce Packet: Water, Sugar, Soy Sauce (Soy, Wheat), Vinegar, Modified Corn Starch, Lime Juice, Salt, Ginger, Garlic And Green Onion.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Contains Peanut
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Calories
258
Protein
14g
Tyson

White Meat Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: white meat chicken, wheat flour, water, contains 2% or less of the following: brown sugar, corn starch, dextrose, dried garlic, dried onion, dried yeast, extractives of paprika, natural flavor, salt, soybean oil, spices, wheat starch, white whole wheat flour, yellow corn flour, breading set in vegetable oil,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
267
Sugar
1g
Great Value,Walmart

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: chicken breast with rib meat, water, soy protein concentrate, contains 2% or less of: tricalcium phosphate, salt, sodium phosphate, flavor, battered and breaded with: wheat flour, water, salt, contains 2% or less of: wheat starch, buttermilk blend (buttermilk, whey), spice, potassium chloride, yellow corn flour, dextrose, extractives of paprika and turmeric, natural flavor, leavening (sodium acid pyrophosphate, sodium bicarbonate, cornstarch, monocalcium phosphate), set in vegetable oil,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
194
Protein
18g
Trader Joe’s

Breakfast Sausage Patties

Ingredients: Nutrition Facts 3 servings per container Serving size 2 patties (72g) Amount per serving Calories 140 % Dally Value* Total Fat 9g 12% Saturated Fat 29 10% Trans Fat 0g Cholesterol 70mg Sodium 390mg Total carsonydrite 1g Dietary Fiber 0g Total Supera 0g 23% 17% 0% 0% Protein dar Includes 0g Added Sugars vitam 0% Gelchuvong Tron 1 Ang Poter m AROMO 0% 2% 6% 10% CHICKEN, CONTAINS 27 OR LESS OF SEA SALT, VIES POWER, WATER, DRIED SAGE LEAVES, PARSLEY, GROUND THYME, RED ONU ASPER RACE CRUSHED RED PEPPER, BLACK PEPPER, GROUND CLOVE, ROSAY UTAT DIST , SOLD EXCLUSIVELY BY: TRADER JOE'S, MONROVA CARE asn HEATING INSTRUCTIONS: HEAT FROM FROZEN STOVE TOP: Preheat non-stick shit frequently for approximatel Stol MICROWAVE (1200 watt): Micro wattage Place patties on a micror seconds or until heated through AIR FRYER: Set al fryer temperature 35/ Heat for approximately minutes other through Add to an English muffin with ches and patty and acid to am omeiet, breakfast bon

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
225
Protein
15g
Foster Farms

Breast nuggets shaped breaded chicken breast

Ingredients: Chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, food starch, contains 2% or less of salt, yellow corn flour, wheat gluten, yeast, evaporated cane syrup, soybean oil, natural flavors, spices, paprika extract, cream of tartar, annatto extract, sodium bicarbonate. breading set in vegetable oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
266
Protein
14g
Great Value

Beef Burgers

Ingredients: 100% pure ground beef.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
247
Protein
14g
Foster Farms

Chicken patties

Ingredients: Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, wheat flour, water, food starch, contains 2% or less of isolate soy protein, salt, yellow corn flour, yeast, evaporated cane syrup, wheat gluten, soybean oil, natural flavor, spices, paprika extract, cream of tartar, annatto extract, sodium bicarbonate. breading set in vegetable oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
152
Protein
18g
Applegate Naturals

Savory Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties

Ingredients: Turkey**, water. contains less than 2% of the following: cane sugar, salt, spices, rosemary extract.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
238
Protein
18g
Trader Joe's

Breaded Chicken Tenderloin Breasts

Ingredients: chicken breast tenderloins, wheat flour, water, cracker meal (wheat flour, soybean oil), contains 2% or less of salt, cornstarch, sea salt, spices (black pepper, celery seed), natural flavors, dried whey (milk), leavening (cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate), torula yeast, paprika extractives (color and spice), spice extractives (including black pepper). breading set in sunflower oil and/or safflower oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
299
Protein
16g
Tyson

Chicken Nuggets

Ingredients: chicken, water, salt, and natural flavor, breaded with: wheat flour, water, wheat starch, white whole wheat flour, salt, contains 2% or less of the following: yellow corn flour, corn starch, dried onion, dried garlic, dried yeast, brown sugar, extractives of paprika, and spices, breading set in vegetable oil,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
338
Protein
16g
Trader Giotto's

Meatballs Italian Style

Ingredients: Beef, Water, Seasonings (Bread Crumbs [Wheat Flour, Salt, Ammonium Bicarbonate (Leavening agent), Parmesan Cheese [Part Skim Cow's Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Vegetable Rennet], Salt, Dextrose, Dehydrated Onion, Dehydrated Red & Green Bell Peppers, Spices & Spice Extractives, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder, Parsley). Textured Soy Flour, Soy Protein Concentrate. CONTAINS WHEAT, MILK, SOY.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
204
Protein
16g
Perdue

Dino Nuggets

Ingredients: Organic boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, organic wheat flour. contains less than 2% of sea salt, organic cane sugar, organic garlic powder, salt, organic wheat gluten, organic onion powder, organic palm oil, yeast, organic yeast extract, yeast extract, organic maltodextrin, organic spices, natural extractives of paprika. organic white pepper.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
250
Protein
13g
Great Value

Fully Cooked Chicken Nuggets Breaded Nugget Shaped White Meat Chicken Patties

Ingredients: Boneless chicken breast with rib meat, water, textured soy protein concentrate, soy protein concentrate, salt, turbinado sugar, onion powder, dried garlic, sea salt, natural flavoring. breaded with: wheat flour, water, contains 2% or less of the following: baking powder (cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate), caramelized sugar, corn starch, extractives of paprika, maltodextrin, salt, spice, spice extractive, sugar, sunflower oil, yeast, yeast extract, yellow corn flour. breading set in vegetable oil.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
193
Protein
19g
Butterball

Turkey Breakfast Sausage Patties

Ingredients: Turkey, water, contains 2% or less of: salt, spices, sugar, rosemary extract, citric acid, vinegar.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
266
Protein
14g
Tyson

Chicken breast nuggets, gluten free

Ingredients: boneless, skinless chicken breast with rib meat, water, yellow corn flour, rice flour, brown rice flour, contains 2% or less of the following: cocoa powder, corn starch, dried garlic, dried onion, extractives of paprika, natural flavor, salt, sea salt, soybean oil, spices, sugar, yeast extract, beading set in vegetable oil,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
256
Protein
13g
Kirkland

Cooked Meatballs Italian Style Beef

Ingredients: GROUND BEEF, WATER BREAD CRUMBS (ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM BICARBONATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE) VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA &/OR SUNFLOWER), DEXTROSE, YEAST, SPICE EXTRACTIVES), SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, DEXTROSE, SALT, MUSTARD, SPICES, DEHYDRATED GREEN BEL PEPPER, DEHYDRATED RED BELL PEPPER, PARMESAN CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ROMANO CHEESE FROM COW'S MILK (CULTURED PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), DEHYDRATED GARLIC, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, CHILI PEPPER, NATURAL FLAVORS, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
202
Protein
16g
CAULIPOWER

Chicken Tenders

Ingredients: chicken breast, water, rice flour, dried cauliflower, brown rice flour, contains 2% or less of the following: tapioca starch, salt, seasoning (chicken broth, natural flavor), organic corn starch, rice starch, organic yellow corn flour, sea salt, garlic powder, leavening (cream of tartar, sodium bicarbonate), onion powder, spices, paprika, lactic acid powder, calcium lactate, torula yeast, extractives of paprika,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Frozen Meat Preparations category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 39 products in the Frozen Meat Preparations category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Frozen Meat Preparations?+
We rank Frozen Meat Preparations based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Frozen Meat Preparations here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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