Heat it up: can you get a good sandwich in the freezer aisle? We unwrapped the major brands and ran them through the MF Lab

Men's Fitness, April, 2008 by Elizabeth Sanchez

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Healthy Choice Smoked Chicken Panini

Calories: 310 Carbs: 42g Total Fat: 4.5g Protein: 25g

Our pick of the litter: From the toasty, grill mark-covered bread to the large chunks of chicken and tomato, this panini is first-class all the way.

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Stouffer's Lean Cuisine Southwest-Style Chicken Panini

Calories: 280 Carbs: 32g Total Fat: 7g Protein: 20g

A poor man's version of the H.C. panini, this imposter is drenched in smoky sauce and tastes burnt, despite a super-doughy exterior.

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South Beach Diet Chicken Monterey Wraps

Calories: 220 Carbs: 26g Total Fat: 7g Protein: 16g

Bad, no matter the meal. Kraft's South Beach wraps have an odd, slightly-off color and even worse taste, similar to the cheap plastic they're wrapped in.

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Lean Pockets Chicken, Broccoli & Cheddar

Calories: 250 Carbs: 38g Total Fat: 7g Protein: 10g

Just as tasty as the full-fat version, these flaky, golden pockets score with loads of gooey cheese and plenty of diced chicken.

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Stouffer's Grilled Chicken Italian Panini

Calories: 350 Carbs: 31g Total Fat: 17g Protein: 20g

More like pizza than a sandwich. We loved these paninis' ample chicken and cheese plus crisp, toasty bread thanks to the included grilling tray.