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TIL that, according to the FDA, The “Lean Cuisine” brand name is considered to be a nutrient content claim, thus, all Lean Cuisines must meet all federal guidelines for what is considered to be ‘lean.’ This includes less than 10 g fat, 4.5 g or less saturated fat, and less than 95 mg cholesterol.

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