Takeout counters in upscale food shops offer convenient ready-made meals, but are they any better than fast food? We sent two dishes to the lab; the results may surprise you.
Oodles of noodles
SUMMERHILL MARKET
SZECHUAN CHICKEN NOODLES
A dressing of mayonnaise and sesame oil contributes to the high fat content of this dish, which contains more than your daily recommended intake in one serving. Since it’s scant on the veggies, you may want to swing by the produce section on your way out.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving size medium container (393.7 g)
- Calories 921
- Total Fat 66.1 g (101.7% Daily Value*)
- Sodium 1110 mg (46.3% Daily Value*)
- Carbohydrates 53.5 g (17.8% Daily Value*)
- Protein 27.9 g
Southern Italian sensations
PUSATERI’S
STUFFED EGGPLANT
Stuffed with ricotta and pine nuts and topped with rich tomato sauce and more cheese, it’s no surprise that most of the calories in these tasty little rolls come from fat. Consider balancing them with a leafy green side salad — hold the dressing.
Nutrition Facts
- Serving size 3 rolls (280.6 g)
- Calories 497
- Total Fat 30 g (46.2% Daily Value*)
- Sodium 864 mg (36% Daily Value*)
- Carbohydrates 35.6 g (11.9% Daily Value*)
- Protein 20.8 g
TEST PARAMETERS: Results relate only to the items tested. A standard margin of error applies for each item. *DAILY VALUE PERCENTAGES: Health Canada uses a 2,000-calorie diet as the benchmark for nutritional labelling, and so did we. Subsequent values for total fat and carbohydrates are derived as a percentage of that diet.
