Gardein Ultimate Plant-Based Fried Chick'n Mac & Cheeze Bowl
7.2out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #19 of 30 bowls we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Ultimate Plant-Based Fried Chick'n Mac & Cheeze Bowl

MealFan pickBest plant-based comfort
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15g
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#19of 30 bowls scored
Category average7.30.1 below average
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The catch

One bowl packs 870mg of sodium, about 38 percent of a day, and leans on ultra processed protein isolates plus added colors, so treat it as an occasional convenience, not an everyday clean meal. (source)

The honest take

A creamy mac and cheeze bowl that actually delivers 15g of plant protein with zero dairy, so comfort food here does not mean an empty protein count. The label reads 15g protein, 360 calories, 44g carbs, 14g fat, 2g fiber, 2g sugar, 870mg sodium per 1 bowl (9 oz).

Here is the tradeoff. One bowl packs 870mg of sodium, about 38 percent of a day, and leans on ultra processed protein isolates plus added colors, so treat it as an occasional convenience, not an everyday clean meal. Skip it if you are watching sodium or want a short whole food ingredient list.

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The Gardein product guide

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Nutrition per serving

1 bowl (9 oz)

360Calories
15gProtein
44gCarbs
14gFat
2gFiber
2gSugar
870mgSodium
VeganDairy FreePlant BasedNon-GMO Project Verified

Who it's for

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Anyone craving classic mac and cheeze comfort with real protein and no dairy in under five minutes.

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You are watching sodium or want a short whole food ingredient list.

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