Amy's Veggie Loaf Mashed Potatoes & Vegetables
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Protein
- Fiber
- Saturated Fat
- Sodium
Verdict
Amy's Frozen Whole Meals Veggie Loaf is a pre-prepared plant-based main dish designed for quick heating. Its main strength is the high protein content, while its main tradeoff is the high sodium level. Overall, it serves as a nutrient-dense center-of-the-plate option for busy weeknights.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Pair it with a side of steamed kale and roasted root vegetables for a complete dinner bowl.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a favorable balance of fiber and very low saturated fat. However, the sodium is quite high, accounting for nearly a third of the daily recommended limit in one serving.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 350 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 740mg | 32% |
| Total Carbs | 55g | 20% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Total Sugars | 8g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 11g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 80mg | 6% |
| Iron | 4mg | 20% |
| Potassium | 970mg | 20% |
Ingredient Analysis
The loaf is built from a dense base of potatoes, peas, mushrooms, and lentils. This whole-food foundation is supplemented with refined potato starch and a blend of oils to maintain its structure and moisture after freezing.
Ingredients
organic potatoes, organic peas, organic mushrooms, organic corn, organic onions, filtered water, organic broccoli, organic green lentils, baby lima beans (baby lima beans, sea salt), organic leeks, organic celery, organic carrots, organic tomato purée, gluten free oats*, organic soy milk (water, organic soybeans), organic sweet rice flour, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, extra virgin olive oil, sea salt, organic potato starch, organic garlic, organic apple cider vinegar, organic agave nectar, organic cane sugar, spices, black pepper. contains soy.
