Cheapest freeze-dried meals per calorie
Cost per 1,000 kcal, calculated from the single-pouch price listed on each brand's own website (checked 2026-10-16). The best value right now: Mountain House Fettuccine Alfredo with Chicken ($15.23), Mountain House Granola with Milk and Blueberries ($15.98), Mountain House Classic Biscuits & Gravy ($16.66). Prices change, and sales, multipacks and retailers can be cheaper. Treat this as a snapshot.
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| Food | kcal/oz | protein g/oz | g protein /100 kcal | $ / 1,000 kcal ↓ | kcal/serv | protein/serv | serving g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pasta Marinara Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 105 | 3.4 | 3.2 | $29.70 | 370 | 12 | 100 |
| Mushroom Risotto Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 122 | 3.9 | 3.2 | $26.80 | 410 | 13 | 95 |
| Pasta Primavera Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 115 | 4.2 | 3.6 | $26.11 | 440 | 16 | 108 |
| Veggie Chorizo Breakfast Scramble Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 147 | 7.1 | 4.8 | $21.53 | 580 | 28 | 112 |
| Cuban Black Beans & Rice Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 124 | 3.5 | 2.8 | $19.96 | 250 | 7 | 57 |
| Mushroom Risotto (cup) Good To-Go · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 129 | 4.0 | 3.1 | $19.19 | 260 | 8 | 57 |
| Creamy Macaroni & Cheese Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 137 | 5.8 | 4.2 | $18.53 | 620 | 26 | 128 |
| Granola with Milk and Blueberries Mountain House · Freeze-Dried & Backpacking Meals | 127 | 4.0 | 3.2 | $15.98 | 500 | 16 | 112 |
48 foods. Every number comes from published Nutrition Facts. We don't do taste tests or paid placements. See the methodology for sources and formulas, or build a full menu with the planner.
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