Trading Up Tips

Expert Tip

The best way to use the  NuVal® System is to “trade up” from what you're currently eating to a higher scoring product. Even the smallest jump in scores can have an impact on your health.
 

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Summer means sun, fun, and of course, barbecues! You can easily Trade Up your summer BBQ with NuVal® Scores - see below for some ideas.

 

 

 

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Trade Up For Summer BBQ Season!

Category Current Food Trade Up Trade Up Notes

Steak & Seafood

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!

Salad

6

Kraft Pasta Salad - Ranch Flavor

100

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 Mix.  With no hint of trans fat, it’s the way to go.

Hot Dogs

8

Ballpark Beef Franks

21

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

24

Sunbeam Hot Dog Potato Buns

36

Nature's Own 100% Whole Wheat 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. 

Tortilla Chips

10

Utz Restaurant Style White Corn Tortilla Chips

29

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 Utz White Corn 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.