When you’re short on time or energy, takeout or a frozen meal can be a solution to the problem of getting a nutritious dinner on the table fast. But even healthysounding dishes with similar ingredients and approximately the same serving size can vary greatly in nutrition. We compared a frozen Mexican-style chicken power bowl with both a frozen chicken burrito and a chicken burrito bowl from a chain restaurant and found big differences.
Red’s Organic Chicken, Cilantro & Lime Burrito, 2 (9 oz.)
Made with: flour tortilla, chicken, brown rice, black beans, cheddar cheese, tomatillo, corn, red peppers
Smart Ones SmartMade Mexican-Style Chicken Bowl (9 oz.)
Made with: poblano peppers, black beans, red bell peppers, onions, corn, chicken, brown rice, Monterey Jack cheese, sauce
Qdoba Burrito Bowl (9.5 oz.)
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