Purple Carrot Plant‑Based Sweet Corn Elote 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
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
Verdict
Purple Carrot Plant-Based Sweet Corn Elote Bowl is a frozen, prepared meal featuring a mix of grains, legumes, and corn. Its main strength is a solid protein count for this product type, while its main tradeoff is high sodium. Overall, it is a hearty, pre-portioned meal for those needing a quick plant-based dinner.
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 sliced avocado or a simple green salad to add more freshness to the meal.
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Nutrition Overview
The label shows a substantial amount of fiber and protein, though the sodium is quite high for a single serving. Calories and saturated fat are kept in a moderate range.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 450 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 20g | 26% |
| Saturated Fat | 3.5g | 18% |
| Sodium | 750mg | 33% |
| Dietary Fiber | 8g | 29% |
| Total Sugars | 10g | — |
| Added Sugars | 1g | 2% |
| Protein | 12g | 10% |
| Iron | 3mg | 15% |
| Potassium | 550mg | 10% |
| Calcium | 120mg | 10% |
Ingredient Analysis
The bowl is built from fire-roasted corn, brown rice, quinoa, and chickpeas. The formulation is more complex due to a creamy sauce and a parmesan-style cheese alternative, which introduce various oils, starches, and additives to recreate the elote flavor profile.
Ingredients
Fire-Roasted Sweet Corn, Sauce (Water, Vegenaise [Expeller-Pressed Canola & Safflower Oils, Filtered Water, Brown Rice Syrup, Apple Cider Vinegar, Soy Protein, Sea Salt, Mustard Flour, Lemon Juice Concentrate], Lime Juice [Water, Lime Juice Concentrate, Lime Oil], Olive Oil, Corn Starch, Contains 2% or Less of: Cilantro, Salt, Serrano Pepper Puree, Potatoes, Garlic Powder, Dehydrated Onion, Inactive Yeast, Mono- and Diglycerides from Vegetable Oil, Citric Acid, Disodium Dihydrogen Pyrophosphate), Cooked Brown Rice (Water, Brown Rice), Prepared Chickpeas, Cooked Red Quinoa (Water, Red Quinoa), Red Bell Peppers, Parmesan-Style Cheese Alternative (Modified Potato Starch, Palm Oil, Filtered Water, Canola Oil, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Natural Flavors [Plant Sources {Contains Autolyzed Yeast}], Less Than 2% of: Vegetable Glycerin, Sea Salt, Citric Acid, Inactive Yeast, Calcium Phosphate, Bamboo Fiber, Sodium Phosphate, Carrageenan, Chickpea Miso [Rice Koji, Chickpeas, Sea Salt, Water, Koji Spores], Sunflower Lecithin, Annatto [Color]), Pumpkin Seed Kernels.
