Blue Zones Kitchen Korean Mixed Rice Bowl
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
Blue Zones Kitchen Korean Mixed Rice Bowl is a frozen plant-based meal featuring a blend of grains, legumes, and vegetables. Its main strength is the high protein content for this category, while its main tradeoff is the elevated sodium level. Overall, it is a nutrient-dense convenience meal for those needing a quick, filling lunch.
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 fresh steamed broccoli or a crisp cucumber salad to add more volume to the meal.
Nutrition Overview
The label shows a strong combination of protein and fiber paired with very low saturated fat. The primary concern is the sodium, which makes up a significant portion of the daily recommended intake.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 310 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 10g | 13% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 490mg | 21% |
| Total Carbs | 40g | 15% |
| Dietary Fiber | 10g | 36% |
| Total Sugars | 6g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 10g | — |
| Calcium | 66mg | 6% |
| Iron | 6mg | 30% |
| Potassium | 659mg | 15% |
Ingredient Analysis
The bowl is built from adzuki beans, a multi-grain rice blend, and mixed vegetables. A gochujang sauce provides the primary flavor profile, introducing refined rice starch and soy-based seasonings to the formulation.
Ingredients
Ingredients: Cooked Organic Adzuki Beans Organic Adzuki Beans, Water), Gochujang Sauce (Water, Onion, Extra Virgin Olive Oil, Rice Vinegar, Garlic, Pear Puree Concentrate, Ginger, Sesame Oil, Gluten Free Tamari Soy Sauce [Water, Soybeans, Salt], Red Pepper Powder, Rice Starch, Konjac), Cooked Rice Blend [Water, Brown Rice, Red Rice, Wild Rice], Zucchini, Carrot, Spinach, Red Bell Pepper. Contains: Sesame, Soy
