Based in Omaha, Nebraska, ConAgra Foods is one of the largest packaged food companies. According to the ConAgra website, its products are found in 97 percent of U.S. households. The company offers a variety of food choices.
Types
As one of the largest packaged food companies, ConAgra produces several recognized consumer brands. Some of the most popular brands include Chef Boyardee packaged pastas, David sunflower seeds, Egg Beaters, Healthy Choice frozen and canned entrees, Hunt's tomatoes, Orville Redenbacher's popcorn, Reddi-Wip canned whipped cream and Slim Jim beef jerky sticks. Other brands include Pam, Snack Pack pudding and Swiss Miss hot chocolate.
Size
Calories, protein, fat and carbohydrate content will vary based on the serving size and ingredients in ConAgra foods. Egg Beaters and Snack Pack pudding are two food choices with fewer than 100 calories per serving. Egg Beaters contain 30 calories per serving including 0 g of total fat, 1 g of total carbohydrates and 6 g of protein, according to MyFitnessPal.com. One serving of the fat-free Snack Pack pudding contains 0 g of total fat, 20 g of total carbohydrates and 2 g of protein for a total of 80 calories. The entrees from Golden Cuisine, however, contain a balance of fat, carbohydrates and protein. For example, the Golden Cuisine fettuccini alfredo meal contains 240 calories per serving with 5 g of total fat, 35 g of total carbohydrates and 14 g of protein.
Features
ConAgra Foods announced in February 2008 that they would add several features to the nutrition labels on several brands. The added features are designed to help consumers make informed decisions based on their diet and health requirements. Graphics carry information based on the Food Guide Pyramid related to the food groups, grains, fruits and vegetables. For example, Healthy Choice fiesta chicken is made with chicken, rice, fruit and vegetables. As a result, the nutrition label shows that the meal contains 15 percent of the daily recommended intake for grains, 30 percent for vegetables, 15 percent for fruit and 40 percent for meat and beans.
Benefits
ConAgra Foods can be chosen based on your dietary requirements. Some of the major benefits are the ability to choose foods that fit a fat-free, low-fat, low-cholesterol or sodium-controlled diet. Other benefits include the ability to choose foods that contain significant amounts of protein and fiber. Egg Beaters, for example, are recommended for a fat-free or low-cholesterol diet. Sodium-controlled diets can use Snack Pack pudding and Peter Pan peanut butter.
Considerations
Contact a registered dietitian with any detailed questions regarding the nutrition facts on ConAgra Foods or how the foods will fit into your diet and nutrition plan. Other considerations include possible allergens. Individual food labels will display the food allergens found in that product.
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