Youfoodz Lamb Gyros Plate with Potatoes & Sicilian Veg
Youfoodz Lamb Gyros Plate with Potatoes & Sicilian Veg: independently scored 7.6/10 on Protein Score and 7.6/10 on Clean Score by ProteinScore.
28g protein per serve · 410 cal · 7.2g sugar · 1320mg sodium · 320g serve.
Overview
This meal lands with a sodium load that's hard to ignore, eating up roughly 66% of your daily 2000mg limit in a single tray. It's a number that puts it well above the standard ready meal we see, demanding attention if you're eating these more than once a week. For a chilled meal, that's an unusually high trade-off for convenience. Compared with the brand's Slow-cooked Lamb with Loaded Mash, this Lamb Gyros Plate packs a fraction more protein per 100g. The bigger story across the Youfoodz range, however, is the split between their standard and FUEL'D lines, with the latter generally offering higher protein density. This one sits somewhere in the middle of their broader catalogue, not quite hitting the athlete-focused numbers of its FUEL'D siblings. The protein comes from 16% lamb, with the bulk of the meal made up of potato (50%), naan bread, and a bit of yoghurt. It's a classic meat-and-potatoes build, but the 34-ingredient list and seven additives show the processing required to keep it stable in the chiller. At 410 calories, it's a solid dinner portion, but not a light one.
Protein Score: 7.6/10
Stacked against the brand's 'Slow-cooked Lamb with Loaded Mash', this Lamb Gyros Plate delivers a slightly higher protein concentration. The 28 grams of protein per serve is a solid dinner-tier amount, earning a 6.9/10 that puts it right on the category average for ready meals we've tested. The protein density works out to 6.9 grams for every 100 calories. That's a less efficient measure than you'd find in the leaner FUEL'D meals from the same brand, signalling the presence of carbs and fats from the potato, naan, and sauces. It's a balanced meal, not a protein-dense one. For someone needing a post-gym refuel without cooking, the 28-gram serve is genuinely useful, clearing our 'solid dinner' threshold easily. The trade-off is that the protein isn't particularly lean, coming with a significant calorie and sodium payload that others in the range manage to avoid.
Clean Score: 7.6/10
The seven additives here are doing a specific job: stabilisers and emulsifiers keep the yoghurt sauce from splitting, while preservatives ensure it holds up in the chiller. This level of processing results in a 5.8/10, a score that sits below the average for the ready meal category. The ingredient list totals 34 items, which is right on the average for a supermarket ready meal. It's a mix of whole foods like lamb, potato, and capsicum, alongside processed components like the naan bread and various mineral salt acidity regulators (451, 450, 327). There are no artificial sweeteners, which is a plus. However, the presence of added sugar and multiple gums means this is a product for convenience-first shoppers, not those chasing a short, clean ingredient list. It's the price of a meal that heats in minutes from the fridge.
Wins
- A solid 28g of protein per serve makes for a filling meal.
- Over 400 calories provides a genuine dinner-sized portion.
- Made with real lamb, potato and vegetables.
Watch outs
- Extremely high sodium at 1320mg, 66% of the daily limit.
- Contains seven additives, including preservatives and stabilisers.
- Lower protein density than others in the Youfoodz FUEL'D range.
Ingredients
Potato (50%), Lamb (16%), Yoghurt (9%) (Pasteurised Milk, Milk Solids, Live Cultures), Capsicum (6%), Naan Bread (6%) (Wheat Flour (Thiamin, Folic Acid), Water, Vegetable Oil, Sugar, Yeast, Baking Powder (Mineral Salts (500, 450, 341)), Iodised Salt, Acidity Regulator (297), Preservative (282), Mineral Salt (500)), Kalamata Olives (1.5%), Onion (1%), Sundried Tomato Strips (1%), Marinade (Acidity Regulators (327, 451, 450), Thickeners (407, 412)), Canola Oil, Herb And Garlic Seasoning, Tuscan Seasoning, Italian Herbs, Natural Flavour.
32 ingredients.
Frequently asked questions
- How much sodium does this meal contain?
- This meal contains 1320mg of sodium per 320g serve. That represents approximately 66% of the 2000mg suggested daily dietary target, which is an extremely high load for a single meal. This figure is significantly above the average for ready meals we track. Because of this, we think it's best treated as an occasional meal rather than a daily staple, especially if you are mindful of your sodium intake.
- Is this meal filling enough for dinner?
- Yes, for most people this will be a filling dinner. The tray delivers 410 calories and 28 grams of protein, which is a substantial serve. In our ready meal category, we classify anything over 20g of protein as a solid dinner, and this comfortably clears that bar. It's not a light snack or a top-up; it's designed to be a complete, single-serve meal.
- How does this compare to other Youfoodz meals?
- This Lamb Gyros Plate sits in the middle of the Youfoodz range for protein. It has slightly more protein per 100g than their 'Slow-cooked Lamb with Loaded Mash'. However, it doesn't reach the higher protein density of the brand's FUEL'D lineup, which is aimed more at athletes. Its sodium content is also notably higher than many other meals in their catalogue. We'd consider this a standard option from the brand, not one of their leanest.
- Where can I buy the Youfoodz Lamb Gyros Plate?
- You can find this meal in the chilled ready meal aisle at Coles supermarkets. Youfoodz products are widely stocked in major Australian supermarkets, not the freezer section. It may also be available to order directly from the brand's own website alongside their broader menu. We'd suggest checking the chiller section of your local Coles first.
- How is this meal prepared?
- This is a chilled ready meal designed to be heated in the microwave. You simply need to pierce the film and heat it for the time specified on the packaging, which is typically around 4-5 minutes. It's not designed for oven cooking. The single-serve tray makes it a convenient option for a quick work lunch or a dinner when you don't have time to cook.