Mixed Dishes

Aim for more: Added fresh vegetables to mixed dishes

Aim for less: High-sodium options

Choose Often

  • Saturated Fat ≤3 g 
  • Sodium ≤480 mg
  • Added Sugar ≤6 g

Examples:

  • Chose lower sodium options and supplement mixed dishes by adding fresh or frozen vegetables.

Choose Sometimes

  • Staturated Fat 3.5-6 g 
  • Sodium 481-599 mg
  • Added Sugar 7-11 g

Examples:

  • Frozen, canned, and boxed meals without supplementing with healthier food items
  • Frozen kalua chicken and pork with cabbage, frozen or canned beef stew, chili, and portuguese bean soup

Choose Rarely

  • Staturated Fat ≥6.5 g 
  • Sodium ≥600 mg
  • Added Sugar ≥12 g

Examples:

  • High sodium canned, packaged or boxed prepackaged foods