January 26, 2008

The Great Chameleon

A comfort food classic like pasta and meatballs might make you feel warm and fuzzy inside, but it won't be as well received by your internal organs.

The saturated-fat laden meatballs, in particular, deliver significant calories in their own right.

Say hello to the power of soy.

Nate's soy meatballs come in three different delicious flavors and perfectly emulate the taste of meatballs in a lower calorie (and saturated fat) package.

Consider the following:

Three Purdue frozen turkey meatballs contain 135 calories, 7.5 grams of fat, 2.6 grams of saturated fat, and 390 milligrams of sodium.

Three Mama Lucia frozen chicken meatballs add up to 210 calories, 17.3 grams of fat, 7.5 grams of saturated fat (almost half a day's worth!) and 480 milligrams of sodium.

Meanwhile, three of Nate's vegetarian meatballs provide 90 calories, 4.5 grams of fat, 0 grams of saturated fat, and 340 milligrams of sodium. They also pack in a solid nine grams of protein.

Throw some into your next pasta dish and prepared to be surprised by the versatility of the little bean that could.

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