Meal Comparisons

Nothing brings the family to the table like home-cooked meals, which are often less expensive than restaurant food. Having dinner together allows you to catch up on the day’s events, teach your children good manners, and foster healthy eating habits. There’s no need for elaborate dinners, however. When meals are prepared with high-quality ingredients, such as Hood® Cottage Cheese, the simplest fare can nourish the body and soul.

GREEK PASTA SALAD VS. CHICKEN TACO SALAD
  Greek Pasta Salad Chicken Taco Salad*
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe 1 salad
Calories: 355 420
Total Fat: 12 grams 54 grams
Saturated Fat: 4 grams 10 grams
Cholesterol: 19 milligrams 70 milligrams
Sodium: 651 milligrams 1,660 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 44 grams 71 grams
Dietary Fiber: 12 grams 9 grams
   
*from a national chain
SPINACH STUFFED SHELLS VS. CHICKEN NUGGETS & FRIES
  Spinach Stuffed Shells Chicken Nuggets & Fries*
Serving Size: 1/5 of recipe (approx. 4 shells) one 6-piece nugget & med. fries
Calories: 365 660
Total Fat: 11 grams 36 grams
Saturated Fat: 5 grams 5.5 grams
Cholesterol: 28 milligrams 35 milligrams
Sodium: 807 milligrams 270 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 42 grams 66 grams
Dietary Fiber: 5 grams 5 grams
   
*from a national chain
CHEESY LASAGNA VS. FOUR CHEESE PIZZA
  Cheesy Lasagna Four Cheese Pizza*
Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe 2 slices
Calories: 648 1,280
Total Fat: 20 grams 88 grams
Saturated Fat: 9 grams 26 grams
Cholesterol: 93 milligrams 80 milligrams
Sodium: 866 milligrams 1,840 milligrams
Total Carbohydrate: 72 grams 78 grams
Dietary Fiber: 5 grams 4 grams
   
*from a national chain
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