Reducing Food Waste in Foodservice
October 16, 2018 by Doreen Garelick, Dietetic Intern
Our intern Doreen attended a food waste summit for restaurants and compiled these tips to help food service operators redirect…
Raw, sliced Hawaiian Walu with yuzu dressing, jicama, avocado white soy and radish. We source our walu from Hawaii, through the Honolulu Fish Co., one of the most renowned and respected purveyors of Pacific Ocean fish. The fish is sliced thin and dressed with yuzu juice and white soy sauce. The dish is garnished with with raw vegetables to provide texture to this otherwise smooth and soft fish.
Notes:
All dishes are comprised of three macronutrients—carbohydrates, protein and fat. These macronutrients are the main sources of energy in our diet and all are necessary for overall health. Click on the macronutrient in the pie-chart below to learn more about it as well as what the sources are in this dish.
Saturated fat | 1.5g |
Unsaturated Fat | 3.5g |
The USDA recommends 20-35% of calories come from fat, however there are good fats and bad fats. Unsaturated fats are considered good fats and are found in nuts, seeds, most vegetable oils, poultry, and fish. Olive oil is largely monounsaturated and a key component to the Mediterranean diet pyramid. Omega-3s are polyunsaturated fats and found in soy, walnuts, flax and chia seeds, fish and shellfish. Saturated fats are not as good for us and therefore should not represent more than 10% of total calories in our diet. Sources of saturated fats include red meat, high-fat dairy (butter, cream, cheese), palm and coconut oil.
SPE promotes the use of ingredients with higher amounts of unsaturated fat than saturated fat. This fats in this dish come from the Hawaiian Walu, avocado, and oils. While most of the fat in this dish is unsaturated, 16% of calories come from saturated fat.
There are 10mg of Omega-3 fatty acids in this dish.
Total | 8g |
The USDA recommends 10-35% of calories come from protein, however some protein sources are better for you than others. Proteins from lean meats, poultry, seafood, and low-fat dairy provide the essential amino acids your body needs without too much additional saturated fat. Plant-based protein sources, such as legumes, nuts and soy, are also good choices with higher quality fats.
The protein in this dish comes from the Hawaiian Walu.
Added sugar | 0g |
Natural sugar | 1g |
Fiber | 1g |
Other carbohydrates | 2g |
Carbohydrates are called many things: starch, sugar and fiber; complex and simple. They mainly come from grains, legumes, fruits, vegetables, dairy, and sweeteners. The USDA recommends 45-65% of calories come from carbohydrates. In SPE, we target sources of carbohydrates that offer more than just quickly-absorbed calories such as intact or unrefined grains, legumes, and whole fruits and vegetables.
Sugars are naturally occurring in grains, fruits and dairy and added sugars come from sweeteners such as corn syrup, cane and beet sugar, honey, agave, maple syrup, and molasses, among others. The natural sugars in this dish are from the yuzu dressing and garnish.
Below are descriptions of a handful of vitamins and/or minerals found in this dish. The percent of the daily value recommended by the USDA’s Dietary Guidelines for most adults is shown for each vitamin or mineral listed.
The selenium in this dish comes from the Hawaiian Walu. Selenium is a mineral that protects cells by neutralizing free radicals.
The vitamin C in this dish comes from grapefruit in the yuzu dressing. Vitamin C acts as an antioxidant to neutralize free radicals in the body and also may contribute to immune and bone health.
The vitamin B12 in this dish comes from Hawaiian Walu. The functions of B12 include regulating metabolism, blood cell formation, and possible maintenance of mental function.
The USDA Dietary Guidelines recommend eating a variety of vegetables and fruits daily and replacing refined grains with whole grains. The recommended number of servings of fruits, vegetables and whole grains vary based on your specific needs and can be fat the USDA’s MyPlate Daily Food Plan website. The chart below shows the numbers of servings of each food in this dish with each icon representing a serving.
= 1 serving of fruit (1/2 cup).
= 1 serving of vegetables (1/2 cup).
= 1 serving of whole grains (1 oz.).
We strive to provide accurate nutrition information, however variations in nutritional content of a dish may occur due to the made-to-order nature of restaurant dishes.