Now that summer is here, people everywhere are starting to fire up their grills. Hotdogs, hamburgers, steak and potato salad, oh my! Check out our tips below to see how you can trade up with NuVal™ during BBQ season.
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Trade Up For Summer BBQ Season!
| Category | Current Food | Trade Up | Trade Up Notes |
Hot Dogs |
8
Ballpark Beef Franks |
24
Ballpark Fat-Free Beef Franks |
Going for a frankfurter? With 6 grams less saturated fat and a lower energy density (less calories per gram), the Fat Free Ballpark Beef Franks are the way to go. |
Hot Dog Buns |
15
Sara Lee Gourmet White Hot Dog Buns |
34
Nature's Own 100% Whole What Hot Dog Buns |
Not all hot dog buns are created nutritionally equal. Nature’s own 100% Whole Wheat Buns score is boosted by 3 grams more fiber, 28mg less sodium, and 2 grams less added sugar. |
Steak & Seafood for the Grill |
34
Grilled Sirloin Steak Tips |
75
Grilled Shrimp |
Not sure what to throw on the grill? Try choosing shrimp over steak tips. With a lower energy density (less calories per gram), minimal saturated fat and some omega-3 fatty acids in the mix, shrimp are a great addition to your cook-out! |
Tortilla Chips |
4
Tostitos Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips |
52
Garden of Eatin No Salt Added Blue Tortilla Chips |
Looking for a chip to dip? Go for Garden of Eatin’ No Salt Added Blue Chips over Tostitos Restaurant Style Tortilla Chips. Garden of Eatin’ uses canola oil which has a higher percentage of omega-3 fatty acids and it has 110 mg less sodium. |
Salsa |
9
Green Mountain Gringo Medium Salsa |
35
Amy's Black Bean and Corn Salsa |
Swing some salsa your way. Try Amy’s Black Bean and Corn Salsa which has a higher NuVal score than Green Mountain Gringo Medium Salsa. Why the difference? Amy’s packs a punch with 2 grams more fiber and 1 gram more protein per serving. |
Salad |
2
Kraft Pasta Caesar Salad Mix |
58
Dole Fresh Discoveries Spring Garden Ready to Eat Salad |
Looking for a side salad to go with your next meal? Try Dole’s Fresh Discoveries Spring Garden Ready to Eat Bagged Salad over Kraft’s Pasta Salad Caesar Salad Mix. With less than twice the calories per gram and no hint of trans fat, it’s the way to go. |