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Lunch Roundup

We analyzed 78 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Lunch shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 78 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 Lunch you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
526
Protein
25g
Kroger

Pork Luncheon Meat

Ingredients: PORK, SALT, WATER, SUGAR, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
396
Protein
18g
simple truth

Turkey & Cheese Lunchkit

Ingredients: SMOKED TURKEY (TURKEY, WATER, SEA SALT, VINEGAR LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, POTATO STARCH, CANE SUGAR, CELERY POWDER, SPICE EXTRACT). CRACKERS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUNFLOWER O

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
404
Protein
18g
simple truth

UNCURED HAM & CHEESE LUNCHKIT

Ingredients: UNCURED SMOKED HAM CONTAINS 20% ADDED SOLUTION OF WATER, SEA SALT, VINEGAR, LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, POTATO STARCH, CANE SUGAR, CELERY POWDER, SPICE EXTRACT, CRACKERS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAV

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
143
Protein
23g
Columbus

Roasted Beef

Ingredients: BEEF, WATER, SALT, POTASSIUM ACETATE, POTASSIUM LACTATE. COATED WITH FRESH GARLIC, DEXTROSE, SPICES. COLUMBUS SALUMERIA Hayward, CA 94544 lumbus Salumeria's pre-sliced 's are the same superior Calories 80 would expect from Columbus in Service Deli case. If you enjoy great quality (as we know you try our many other varieties: Nutrition Fac Serving Size 2 slices (56g) Servings Per Container 4 Amount Per Serving quality Calories from Daily Total Fat 2.5g Saturated Fat 1g Trans Fat 0g Choles erel 35 ma

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
89
Protein
16g
Unknown

Lunch mate deli style honey smoked turkey breast

Ingredients: Turkey breast, turkey broth, honey. less than 2% of: sea salt, dextrose, modified food starch, vinegar*, sodium phosphate, carrageenan, natural flavoring, cultured celery powder.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
107
Protein
21g
Smithfield

Prime fresh smoked turkey breast lunchmeat

Ingredients: turkey breast, turkey broth, cultured corn sugar, dextrose, contains 2% or less of salt, vinegar, sodium phosphates, carrageenan, rosemary extract, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite,

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
199
Sugar
11g
Bumble Bee, Bumble Bee Foods Llc

Lunch on the run tuna salad

Ingredients: diced peaches, water, sugar, natural flavors, ascorbic acid (vitamin c) to protect color, citric acid

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
355
Sugar
39g
Nabisco

Nabisco newtons lunchbox cookies convenience pack fig 1x7.000 oz

Ingredients: Figs, high fructose corn syrup, whole grain wheat flour, unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate {vitamin b1}, riboflavin {vitamin b2}, folic acid), corn syrup, sugar, soybean oil, partially hydrogenated cottonseed oil, salt, baking soda, cultured dextrose, calcium lactate, malic acid, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavor, sulfur dioxide (sulfites) added to preserve freshness, whey (from milk).

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
453
Sugar
3g
Maruchan

Instant Lunch Chicken

Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin folic acid), vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following canola, cottonseed, palm) preserved by tbho salt, dehydrated vegetables (carrot corn, green peas, garlic, onion, celery stalk), contains less than 2% of maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, sugar, hydrolyzed corn, wheat and soy protein, chicken fat, powdered cooked chicken, spices (celery seed), yeast extract dehydrated soy sauce (wheat, soybeans salt), potassium carbonate sodium (mono hexameta and/or tripoly) phosphate, sodium carbonate turmeric, disodium inosinate, disodium guanyiate, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), lactose. chicken broth, soya lecithin

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
453
Protein
11g
Maruchan

Instant Lunch Hot & Spicy Shrimp Flavor Ramen Noodle Soup

Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: canola, cottonseed, palm) preserved by tbhq, salt, dehydrated vegetables (carrot, garlic, onion, chive), contains less than 2% of: paprika and other spices, monosodium glutamate, maltodextrin, freeze dried shrimp, dehydrated soy sauce (wheat, soybeans, salt), sugar, hydrolyzed corn, wheat and soy protein, yeast extract, miso powder (soybeans, wheat, rice, salt), citric acid, potassium carbonate, sodium (mono, hexameta, and/or tripoly) phosphate, sodium carbonate, natural flavors, sesame oil, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), disodium guanylate, disodium inosinate, lactose, chicken broth, soya lecithin, turmeric.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
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Calories
89
Protein
16g
Unknown

Lunch mate smoked uncured deli style

Ingredients: Seasoning solution: water, sugar, potassium lactate*, salt, celery juice powder*, sodium phosphate, sodium diacetate*

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
345
Sugar
38g
Newtons

Nabisco newtons lunchbox cookies fig fat free1x2.1 oz

Ingredients: Figs, whole grain wheat flour, sugar, unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate {vitamin b1}, riboflavin {vitamin b2}, folic acid), invert sugar, corn syrup, glycerin, salt, soy lecithin*, leavening (baking soda, calcium phosphate), calcium lactate, sodium benzoate and sulfur dioxide (sulfites) added to preserve freshness, malic acid, artificial flavor, natural flavor.*adds a trivial amount of fat.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
438
Sugar
6g
Maruchan

Instant Lunch Ramen Noodle Soup

Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: canola, cottonseed, palm) preserved by tbhq, salt, dehydrated vegetables (carrot, corn, green peas, garlic, onion, celery stalk), contains less than 2% of: maltodextrin, monosodium glutamate, sugar, hydrolyzed corn, wheat and soy protein, chicken fat, powdered cooked chicken spices (celery seed), yeast extract, dehydrated soy sauce (wheat, soybeans, salt), potassium carbonate, sodium (mono, hexameta, and/or tripoly) phosphate, sodium carbonate, turmeric, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, silicon dioxide (anti-caking agent), lactose, chicken broth, soya lecithin.

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
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Calories
203
Protein
15g
StarKist

Lunch-To-Go Tuna Salad Kit

Ingredients: tuna: light meat tuna, water, vegetable broth, salt, crackers: enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, ferrous fumarate, thiamin, riboflavin, folic acid, niacin), vegetable oil, sugar, malt extract, contains 2% or less of leavening (sodium bicarbonate, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), salt, reduced calorie mayonnaise: water, soybean oil, modified corn starch, egg, sugar, salt, citric acid, acetic acid, sodium benzoate, potassium sorbate, onion powder, xanthan gum, mustard oleoresin, vitamin e, garlic powder, edta, beta-carotene (for color), sweet relish: pickles (cucumbers, salt, calcium chloride), high fructose corn syrup, distilled white vinegar, natural and artificial flavorings, xanthan gum, sodium benzoate, oleoresin turmeric, fd,c yellow #5 and blue #1, polysorbate 80, mint: sugar, glucose syrup, mint essence, menthol, fd,c blue #1 and yellow #5,

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
423
Sugar
19g
Nature Valley

Lunch Box Chewy Granola Bars Double Chocolate

Ingredients: Whole Grain Oats, Chicory Root Extract, Milk Chocolate (sugar, cocoa butter, chocolate liquor, milk ingredients, salt, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), Rice Flour, Chocolate Chunks (sugar, chocolate liquor, cocoa butter, soy lecithin, vanilla extract), Sugar, Corn Syrup, Vegetable Glycerin, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Soy Lecithin, Salt, Natural Flavor, Molasses, Baking Soda, Barley Malt Extract, Calcium Carbonate, Wheat Flakes

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
436
Protein
17g
Greenfield Natural Meat Co.

Uncured Pepperoni & Cheese Lunch Kit

Ingredients: SMOKED UNCURED PEPPERONI NO NITRATES OR NITRITES ADDED EXCEPT FOR THOSE NATURALLY OCCURRING IN SEA SALT AND CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT (PORK, SEA SALT, CANE SUGAR, SPICE, PAPRIKA, CULTURED CELERY EXTRACT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, GARLIC POWDER, CHERRY POWDER, RICE CONCENTRATE, SPICE EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID STARTER CULTURE), PROVOLONE CHEESE NOT SMOKED (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CRACKERS (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER OIL, SUGAR, SALT, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: LEAVENING [AMMONIUM BICARBONATE, BAKING SODA, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE], MALTED BARLEY EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES), MINI OATMEAL COOKIES (ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR [WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SUGAR, ROLLED OATS, PALM OIL, CORN SYRUP, CANOLA OIL, CINNAMON, BAKING SODA, SALT, SOY LECITHIN, CARAMEL COLOR, VANILLA EXTRACT, FLAVOR)

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
214
Protein
14g
Unknown

Luncheon meat

Ingredients: mechanically separated chicken, salt, sugar, sodium phosphates, spices, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
175
Protein
13g
Omni

Plant-Based Luncheon

Ingredients: WATER, SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL CORN STARCH, POTATO STARCH, YEAST EXTRACT, WHEAT GLUTEN, METHYLCELLULOSE, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, NATURAL Flavor, SALT, GRILL AND SMOKE FLAVOR, BEET POWDER (FOR COLOR) CONTAINS SOY, WHEAT.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
150
Sugar
0g
Summ

Pork shiitake Gyoza Dumpling

Ingredients: That's food with heart. Enjoy! Ingredients: Filling: Pork, Cabbage, Napa cabbage, Shiitake mushroom, Green onion, Corn starch, Soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), Water, Salt, Sesame oil, Sugar, Garlic, Natural flavour (contains salt), Ginger, Spice. Wrapper: Bleached enriched flour [wheat flour, enrichment (niacin, iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), benzoyl peroxide, ascorbic acid (dough conditioner), amylase], Water, Canola oil, Salt, Corn starch. Gyoza sauce: Water, Sugar, Soy sauce (water, soybeans, wheat, salt), Vinegar, Canola oil, Salt, Sesame oil, Granulated garlic, Spices (contain turmeric), Guar gum, Xanthan gum. Contains: Soy, Sesame, Wheat. Omg 2% t in a Canada ries a day is 428

The Good

  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
236
Sugar
0g
Unrest

Plant-Based Luncheon Meat

Ingredients: Water, Non-GMO Soy Protein, Palm Olein, Flavorings, Potato Starch, Onion, Methyl Cellulose, White Pepper, Wheat Gluten, Plant-derived Fiber, Sugar, Yeast Extract, Potassium Salt, and Red Yeast Rice.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Sugar Free

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
293
Sugar
12g
Armour

Lunchmakers pepperoni pizza

Ingredients: wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid, water, vegetable shortening, soybean oil, hydrogenated soybean oil, contains 2% or less of: sugar, salt, calcium propionate, monoglycerides, vegetable gums, corn starch, gum arabic, guar gum, xanthan gum, pizza sauce, water, tomato paste, herbs, spices, modified food starch, salt, sugar, citric acid, sodium benzoate and potassium sorbate, garlic powder, potassium chloride, onion powder, natural flavor, low-moisture part-skim mozzarella cheese, pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, starch and powdered cellulose added to prevent caking, natamycin, pepperoni flavored sausage, pork, mechanically separated turkey, beef, salt, contains 2% or less of: spices, dextrose, natural flavors, oleoresin of paprika, flavorings, oleoresin of paprika, lactic acid starter culture, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite, bha, bht, citric acid, soy lecithin, soy flour, rice flour, sugar, barley malt, salt

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Sodium Benzoate
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Calories
200
Sugar
6g
Unknown

Lunchmakers turkey cracker crunchers

Ingredients: CURED WHITE TURKEY, White Turkey, Water, Corn Syrup, Modified Food Starch, Salt, PG assiu 1 Lactate, Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate, Sodium Nitrite, LIGHT PASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE, Milk, Water, Milk Protein Concentrate, Whey, Modified Food Starch, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Lactic Acid, Potassium Citrate, Cheese Culture, Sorbic Acid, Enzymes, Color Added, CRACKERS, Enriched Flour, Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vitamin B1), Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), Folic Acid, Canola Oil, High Oleic Canola Oil and/or Sunflower Oil with Rosemary Extract and Ascorbic Acid, Sugar, Salt, Corn Syrup, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, BUTTERFINGER® BAR, Corn Syrup, Sugar, Peanuts, Vegetable Oil (Palm Kernel and Palm Oil), Pez Flour, NonFat Milk, Cocoa, Milk, Salt, Soy Lecithin, Natural Flavor, Annatto Color

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
125
Protein
18g
Lunch Mate

HAM

Ingredients: ham, water, less than 2% of: salt, dextrose, carrageenan, potassium lactate, sodium diacetate, sodium erythorbate sodium nitrite, sodium phosphate, honey

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
107
Protein
21g
Smithfield

Prime fresh oven roasted turkey breast lunchmeat

Ingredients: sn roasted key breast n facts ngredients: turkey breast, turkey broth, contains 2% or less of vinegar, salt, calories from fat 0 sugar, sodilim phosphates, yeast extract, 1% dextrose, slices (56g) ontainer 4 % daily value* 0% maltodextrin, natural flavor t 0g omg 3% 22% 0% drate 1g than 1g . i ron 2% ource of dietary fiber, um. e based on a 2,000 calorie diet. s corp. smithfield, wa 23430 41-7675 days 0342977 70800 82253

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
404
Protein
12g
Armour

Lunchmakers pepperoni cracker crunchers

Ingredients: Light pasteurized process american cheese: milk, water, milk protein concentrate*, whey*, cheese culture, modified food starch*, sodium citrate, salt, skim milk*, lactic acid, potassium citrate, sorbic acid (preservative), sodium phosphate, cream, color added, tetra sodium pyrophosphate, enzymes. buttercrisp crackers: enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamine mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), canola oil with tbhq for freshness, sugar, contains 2% or less of salt, corn syrup, leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate), butter (cream, salt), soy lecithin. pepperoni: pork, beef, salt, contains 2% or less of dextrose, spice, water, extractives of paprika, dehydrated garlic, sodium nitrite, lactic acid starter culture, citric acid, bha, bht, natural flavor. nestle crunch bar: milk chocolate (sugar, chocolate, cocoa butter, nonfat milk, milkfat, lactose, soy lecithin, natural flavor), crisped rice (rice flour, sugar, barley malt, salt).

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains Corn Syrup
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Calories
433
Sugar
23g
Nabisco

Nabisco teddy grahams lunchbox cookies snak saks 1x8.000 oz

Ingredients: graham flour (whole grain wheat flour), unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate {vitamin b1}, riboflavin {vitamin b2}, folic acid), sugar, soybean and/or canola oil, dextrose, honey, maltodextrin, calcium carbonate (source of calcium), baking soda, salt, soy lecithin, natural flavor,

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
125
Protein
16g
Unknown

Ultra thin sliced lunchmeat lower sodium honey ham

Ingredients: Cured with water, honey, contains 2% or less: salt, dextrose, sugar, sodium phosphate, sodium propionate, sodium erythorbate, sodium nitrite.

The Good

  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
391
Protein
11g
Lunchables

Lunchables

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, SUGAR, PEAR, GRAPE AND ORANGE JUICE CONCENTRATES, CITRIC ACID, MONK FRUIT CONCENTRATE, APPLE AND PINEAPPLE JUICE CONCENTRATES, NATURAL FLAVOR, MUSHROOM EXTRACT, HAM, WATER, SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, POTASSIUM SALTS, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SUGAR, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ASCORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, FLAVOR, SMOKE FLAVOR, UNBLEACHED ENRICHED FLOUR, SEMISWEET CHOCOLATE CHIPS, CANOLA OIL, PALM OIL, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LEAVENING, MILK, SOY LECITHIN, WHEAT, MILK, WATER, MILKFAT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, ANNATTO, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, VEGETABLE OIL SHORTENING, BAKING SODA, NATURAL TYPE FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, SALT

The Good

  • Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
  • High Sugar Content
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Calories
321
Protein
13g
Great Value,Walmart

Great value, luncheon meat

Ingredients: Pork, salt, water, sugar, sodium nitrite.

The Good

  • Excellent Health Score
  • Low Sugar
  • Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • Ultra Processed
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Calories
290
Sugar
2g
Maruchan

Maruchan instant lunch with shrimp

Ingredients: Enriched wheat flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), vegetable oil (contains one or more of the following: canola , cottonseed, palm) preserved by tbhq, salt, dehydrated vegetables (carrot, green peas, garlic), maltodextrin, contains less than 2% of: monosodium glutamate, freeze dried shrimp, sugar, hydrolyzed corn, wheat and soy protein, yeast extract, dehydrated soy sauce (wheat, soybeans, salt), spices, caramel color, potassium carbonate, sodium (mono, hexameta, and/or tripoly) phosphate, natural flavors, sesame oil, sodium carbonate, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, chicken broth, soya lecithin, lactose, turmeric.

The Good

  • Low Sugar

The Bad

  • Contains TBHQ (Tertiary Butylhydroquinone)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Lunch category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 78 products in the Lunch 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 Lunch?+
We rank Lunch 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 Lunch 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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