Darryl Diaz, Christina DiFrancesco, Marissa Elgie, Bethany Esposito, Jenna Guadagna NFS 200 Fall 2014
Fat Modified Products ◦ Quick Vegetable Frittata with Eggbeaters Alternate Protein Sources to Red Meat ◦ Tofu Burgers Nonnutritive Sweeteners ◦ Blueberry Muffins with Splenda
Quick Vegetable Frittata with Eggbeaters
Ingredients Weight g Calories kcal Fat g Saturated Fat g Unsaturated Fat g Cholesterol mg Total CHO g Sugar g Fiber g Protein g Sodium mg No-stick Cooking spray Yellow Onion Fresh Spinach Chopped Garlic Petite Diced Canned Tomatoes Balsamic Vinegar 16g Ground Black Pepper Eggbeaters
Eggbeaters FrittataEgg Frittata Weight (g)100 Calories (kcals) Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Unsaturated fat (g) Cholesterol (mg) 0148 Total CHO (g) Sugar (g) Fiber (g) 0.6 Protein (g) Sodium (g)
Very acceptable Similar to egg frittata in color, flavor, and texture
Reduced fat and cholesterol Reduced calories Increased sodium Consider low-sodium eggbeaters
Tofu Burgers
Ingredients Weight g Calories kcal Fat g Saturated Fat g Unsaturated Fat g Cholesterol mg Total CHO g Sugar g Fiber g Protein g Sodium mg 14 oz. extra firm tofu /4 c. whole grain wheat flour ¼ c. cornmeal /3 c. oatmeal c. parsley t. paprika t. ground coriander t. cumin ½ t. dried thyme ½ t. ground ginger ¼ t. salt ½ t. garlic powder ½ t. onion powder ½ t. black pepper T. low sodium soy sauce
Tofu Burger Beef Burger Weight100 Calories (kcal) Fat (g)417.2 Saturated Fat (g) Unsaturated fat (g) Cholesterol (mg)075 Total CHO (g) Sugar (g) Fiber (g) Protein (g) Sodium (g)
Unacceptable ◦ Dry texture ◦ Subdued color ◦ Bland flavor
= Half the amount of protein per serving Does not meet recommendation Higher in sodium and total carbohydrates Iron
Blueberry Muffins with Splenda
Ingredients Weight g CalorieskcalFatg Saturated Fat g Unsaturated Fat gCholesterolmg Total CHO gSugargFibergProteingSodiummg (2 cups) All- purpose flour 250 g910 kcal g g25.82g5 mg (2 tsp) Baking power 9.2 g5 kcal g mg (3/4 tsp) Salt 4.5g mg Light margarine, softened 112g g13 g78g00.8 g mg Splenda 25g g0000 ¼ cup Honey g mg 2 Eggs, raw 100 g mg g142 mg 1 tsp vanilla extract 4.2 g ½ cup 1% low-fat milk g53 kcal mg g64 mg 1 cup fresh/frozen blueberries, thawed 148 g
Splenda MuffinsSugar Muffins Weight100 Calories (kcal) Fat (g) Saturated Fat (g) Unsaturated fat (g)98.6 Cholesterol (mg) Total CHO (g) Sugar (g) Fiber (g) Protein (g) Sodium (g)
Generally acceptable Some complaints about texture ◦ Too dense
Does not brown ◦ Maillard reaction Nearly equal in carbohydrates ◦ Diabetes ◦ Limit consumption Increased vitamin content ◦ Twice the amount of eggs Increased sodium
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