Amy's Vietnamese Inspired Banh Mi Veggie Wrap
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Protein
- Saturated Fat
- Fiber
- Sodium
Verdict
Amy's Frozen Banh Mi Wrap is a plant-based, gluten-free frozen meal inspired by Vietnamese flavors. Its main strength is the high protein content, while its main tradeoff is the significant sodium level. Overall, it is a pre-assembled convenience meal for those seeking a quick, savory 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 fresh cucumber slices or a simple mixed green salad to add more fresh vegetables to the meal.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a strong protein and fiber presence, though this is offset by a high sodium load. Calories and saturated fats remain relatively low for a frozen wrap.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 320 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 14g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 1.5g | 8% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 680mg | 30% |
| Total Carbs | 37g | 13% |
| Dietary Fiber | 3g | 11% |
| Total Sugars | 5g | — |
| Added Sugars | 2g | 4% |
| Protein | 12g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 10% |
| Iron | 2.1mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 310mg | 6% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a base of tofu, brown rice, mushrooms, and pinto beans. The formulation is further developed with a vegan sour cream and pickled carrots, which introduce refined starches and sugars to achieve a specific texture and flavor profile.
Ingredients
filtered water, organic tofu (filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride), organic brown rice, organic mushrooms, organic pinto beans, vegan sour cream (organic tofu [filtered water, organic soybeans, magnesium chloride], filtered water, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic lemon juice, sea salt, organic brown rice vinegar [filtered water, organic brown rice, salt, koji spores], stoneground mustard [distilled vinegar, water, ground mustard seeds, salt, spices]), organic onions, organic garbanzo bean flour, expeller pressed high oleic safflower and/or sunflower oil, organic pickled carrots (filtered water, organic carrots, organic distilled vinegar, organic garlic, organic cane sugar, sea salt), organic potato starch, organic tapioca starch, organic garlic, organic sorghum flour, organic tamari (water, organic soybeans, organic alcohol [to preserve freshness], salt), organic cane sugar, organic ginger purée (organic ginger, filtered water), organic cilantro, organic jalapeño peppers, sea salt, organic sweet rice flour.
