Amy's Organic Pad Thai Family Size Entree
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Amy's Organic Pad Thai Family Size Entree is a frozen, heat-and-eat meal based on rice noodles and tofu. Its main strength is a moderate protein content, while its main tradeoff is a high amount of added sugar. Overall, it is a pre-prepared convenience dinner for those seeking a familiar Thai-style flavor profile.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Try it in a large bowl topped with fresh bean sprouts, a squeeze of lime, and crushed peanuts for a more complete meal.
Nutrition Overview
The label is characterized by a high concentration of added sugars and moderate sodium. While the protein levels are helpful, the fiber is quite low given the inclusion of vegetables.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 8g | 10% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 590mg | 26% |
| Total Carbs | 52g | 19% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 18g | — |
| Added Sugars | 16g | 32% |
| Protein | 8g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 70mg | 6% |
| Iron | 3.4mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 270mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The base consists of rice noodles, broccoli, and tofu, but the formulation is driven by a sweetened sauce made with cane sugar and tamari. The addition of refined tapioca starch and processed oils reflects a highly processed preparation.
Ingredients
ORGANIC RICE NOODLES (ORGANIC RICE, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC TAPIOCA STARCH), ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC TOFU (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE), ORGANIC CARROTS, FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC GREEN ONIONS, ORGANIC TAMARI (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, SALT, ORGANIC ALCOHOL [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), ORGANIC BROWN RICE VINEGAR (WATER, ORGANIC BROWN RICE), ORGANIC CASHEWS, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, ORGANIC RED ONIONS, PAPRIKA, TAMARIND EXTRACT, SEA SALT, ORGANIC GARLIC, ORGANIC DISTILLED VINEGAR, BLACK PEPPER. CONTAINS SOY AND TREE NUTS (CASHEWS).
