Birds Eye Garlic Butter Roasted Red Potatoes
Red potatoes are prepared with a light garlic and butter sauce. This meal can be found in the frozen aisle section at most grocery stores across the nation. As part of the Steamfresh® product line from Birds Eye®, you can cook this side dish directly in the bag.
Each serving has 130 calories, 2 grams fat, 25 grams carbohydrates, and 3 grams protein. It’s made with no artificial flavors.
Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional information and ingredients in Birds Eye garlic butter roasted red potatoes.
Roasted Red Potatoes Nutritional Information
The nutrition facts, including calories, are presented below based on a single serving. Each serving is measured as 1 1/4 cup of potatoes weighing about 138 grams when frozen.
Nutrition Info
130 Calories
% Daily Value
|
Saturated Fat |
5% |
LOW |
|
Sodium |
17% |
MED |
|
Added Sugars |
2% |
LOW |
%DV based on 2,000 calories
A standard 10.8 ounce bag contains approximately two servings.
Calories
Each serving of the roasted red potatoes has 130 total calories.
Here is a quick summary of the amount of calories by macronutrient:
- 20 calories from fat
- 100 calories from total carbs
- 10 calories from protein
More than 3/4 of the total calories are derived from carbohydrates. This is expected given the meal is primarily comprised of potatoes with added seasoning and flavors. Fat makes up about 15% of the total calories and the remaining 8% is from protein.
The summary above of calories per macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts printed on Birds Eye packaging.
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Total Fat
As mentioned above, most of the calories are derived from carbohydrates. That said, each serving does contain two grams of fat, including one gram of saturated fat.
Sodium
One serving of garlic butter roasted red potatoes has 400 milligrams of sodium. That amount of sodium per serving equates to about 17% of the FDA-recommended limit for an entire day (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 138g
Amount per serving
|
Calories |
130 |
% Daily Value
Red indicates a high %DV.
|
Total Fat |
2g |
3% |
|
Saturated Fat |
1g |
5% |
|
Trans Fat |
0g | |
|
Cholesterol |
2mg |
1% |
|
Sodium |
400mg |
17% |
|
Carbohydrates |
25g |
9% |
|
Dietary Fiber |
3g |
11% |
|
Total Sugars |
2g | |
|
Added Sugars |
1g |
2% |
|
Protein |
3g |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
Ingredients and Allergens in Roasted Potatoes
Ingredients
Here is the complete list of ingredients in the garlic butter roasted red potatoes.
Ingredients:Roasted Red Potatoes, Water, Cream, Sugar, Modified Food Starch, Salt, Garlic, Dehydrated Chives, Xanthan Gum, Modified Butter Oil, Dehydrated Butter, Natural Flavor, Guar Gum, Annatto, Turmeric
What is Xanthan Gum?
Xanthan Gum is a polysaccharide (a long-chain carbohydrate) that is made from a bacteria through a fermentation process. It’s often used a food additive for its thickening and stabilizing properties.
It also helps prevent certain ingredients from separating (for example, the ingredients in a smoothie beverage).
As a food additive, this ingredient is often found in salad dressing, syrups, batters and breading, candies, and baked goods.
Xanthan Gum is also used in the production of non-food products such as toothpaste and cosmetics.
Allergens
According to the FDA, the most common food allergens are milk, peanuts, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, soy, tree nuts, wheat and sesame.
The potatoes are made with dairy.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Birds Eye