HeaterMeals and MREs are both shelf-stable, self-heating emergency food items. But where an MRE was designed for combat soldiers with needed high levels of Carbohydrates, Fat and Sodium, HeaterMeals was formulated for civilian diets. Therefore, our meals have no Trans Fats, and lower levels of Carbohydrates, Fat and Sodium, with more Protein and Fiber. HeaterMeals is the emergency food choice that has healthy nutrition.