Amy's Sweet & Sour Asian Noodles Light Meal
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
Verdict
Amy's Sweet & Sour Asian Noodles Light Meal is a frozen plant-based entree featuring rice pasta and mixed vegetables. Its main strength is a solid protein content for a light meal, while its main tradeoff is the amount of added sugar. Overall, it is a pre-portioned convenience food for those needing a fast lunch.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair it with a side of steamed edamame or a fresh cucumber salad to create a more filling meal.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is balanced in terms of calories and fat, though it contains a notable amount of sodium. The fiber levels are a helpful addition for satiety in a smaller portion.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 260 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4.5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 690mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs | 46g | 17% |
| Dietary Fiber | 4g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 13g | — |
| Added Sugars | 9g | 14% |
| Protein | 10g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 89mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 424mg | 10% |
Ingredient Analysis
The meal is built from rice pasta, broccoli, green beans, and tofu. The formulation is more processed due to a sweet and sour sauce containing cane sugar, cornstarch, and tamari.
Ingredients
ORGANIC RICE PASTA (ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, FILTERED WATER), ORGANIC BROCCOLI, ORGANIC GREEN BEANS, ORGANIC CARROTS, ORGANIC TAMARI (WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, SALT, ORGANIC ALCOHOL [TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS]), ORGANIC TOFU (FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC SOYBEANS, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE), ORGANIC CABBAGE, PINEAPPLE JUICE, ORGANIC CANE SUGAR, ORGANIC GREEN ONIONS, ORGANIC BELL PEPPERS, ORGANIC SAUTÉED ONIONS (ORGANIC ONIONS, ORGANIC ONION JUICE), FILTERED WATER, ORGANIC LEMON JUICE, ORGANIC TOASTED SESAME SEED OIL, ORGANIC GINGER PURÉE (ORGANIC GINGER, FILTERED WATER), ORGANIC TOASTED SESAME SEEDS, ORGANIC CORNSTARCH, ORGANIC GARLIC, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SPICES, BLACK PEPPER
