Love It, Like It, Hate It: Deli Meat
Deli meats make it easy to grab protein on the go, from sandwiches to wraps or even just rolled up, plain. But check labels closely, or you just might be getting a hefty dose of surprise ingredients. Get the Skinny on Molly’s top picks and worst bets in today’s Love it, Like it, Hate it!
Check ounces on label to be sure you’re comparing similar serving sizes
Check carb-to-protein ratio – look for not more than 2 grams carbs for every 12 grams protein
Keep sodium in check – look for <200 mg sodium per 2 ounces, if need lower-sodium diet
Look for no added nitrites/nitrates – linked to increased risk of heart disease & certain cancers.
LOVE IT!
Diestel Turkey Ranch No Salt Added Fresh Roasted Turkey Breast
Per 2 oz serving: 60 calories, 20 mg sodium, 0 grams carbs, 14 grams protein
Ingredients: organic turkey breast
LIKE IT!
Applegate Naturals Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Per 2 oz serving: 50 calories, 360 mg sodium, 0 grams carbs, 12 grams protein
Ingredients: turkey breast, water, 2% or less of salt, carrageenan (from seaweed)
Columbus Reduced Sodium Oven Roasted Turkey Breast
Per 2 oz serving: 60 calories, 340 mg sodium, 1 grams carbs, 13 grams protein
Ingredients: turkey breast, turkey broth, 2% or less of vinegar, rice starch, salt, brown sugar, carrageenan (from seaweed), yeast extract, cultured celery juice powder, citrus extract, garlic powder
Tofurky Deli Slices
Per 2 oz serving: 100 calories, 300 mg sodium, 6 grams carbs, 3 grams fiber, 13 grams protein
Ingredients: Vital wheat gluten, organic tofu, shoyu soy sauce, non-GMO canola oil, natural vegan flavors, white bean flour, garbanzo bean flour, lemon juice, onion, celery…
HATE IT!
Oscar Meyer NATURAL Slow Roasted Turkey Breast
Per 2 oz serving: 60 calories, 400 mg sodium, 1 gram carbs, 10 grams protein
Ingredients: turkey breast, water, cultured dextrose, contains less than 2% of potato starch, salt, honey, vinegar, cultured celery juice, cherry powder.
Oscar Mayer DeliFresh Mesquite Smoked Turkey Breast
Per 2 oz serving: 50 calories, 520 mg sodium, 3 grams carbs, 9 grams protein
Ingredients: turkey breast, water, cultured dextrose, contains less than 2% of modified cornstarch, salt, sugar, vinegar, cultured celery juice, sodium phosphates, carrageenan, cherry powder, lemon juice solids. coated with seasonings black pepper, white pepper, paprika, chili powder, salt.
Land O’ Frost Rotisserie Seasoned Turkey Breast
Per 2 oz serving: 80 calories, 600 mg sodium, 3 grams carbs, 10 grams protein
Ingredients: turkey breast, water, white turkey, contains less than 2% of vinegar, potato starch, sugar, carrageenan (from seaweed), flavorings, paprika, parsley, citric acid, malic acid, cultured celery juice powder, cherry powder
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