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.
Test your knowledge.
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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| 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. |