Smart Pick Guidelines

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Smart Pick
Smart Pick guidelines have been created as a guide for our guests to easily identify the many healthy options that are available throughout our campus dining locations.

All items with a Smart Pick icon meet the listed criteria below per serving size or have been approved by Campus Dining Services’ Registered Dietitian Nutritionist. Recommendations are guided by the , which recommends focusing on choosing healthy foods and beverages rich in nutrients and staying within calorie limits.

There are some exceptions to the listed nutrition guidelines below.  A food item or dish may exceed dietary requirements, but approval is based on ingredients.  For example, a dish may have a higher total fat content, but it would still be considered a Smart Pick if the fat comes from a healthy source such as avocados, nuts, seeds or olive oil.

Food

Serving Size

Nutrition Guidelines

Entrees

6 oz

  • ≤10g fat
  • ≤2g saturated fat
  • ≤1200mg sodium
  • ≤1000 calories

Sandwiches (prepared)

4 oz

  • ≤7g fat
  • ≤1.5g saturated fat
  • ≤800mg sodium
  • ≤650 calories

Soups

6 fl oz

  • ≤5g fat
  • ≤1g saturated fat
  • ≤600mg sodium

Salads (prepared)

6 oz

  • ≤10g fat
  • ≤2g saturated fat
  • ≤1200mg sodium

Meat, poultry, fish and plant proteins

4 oz

  • ≤13g fat
  • ≤6g saturated fat
  • ≤650mg sodium
  • ≤650 calories
  • Not a fried item

Pasta, potatoes and grains

3 oz

  • ≤5g fat
  • ≤500mg sodium
  • ≤300 calories

Vegetables

3 oz

  • ≤5g fat
  • ≤300mg sodium
  • ≤300 calories
  • No added sugar

Fruits

1 cup

  • No added sugar

Salad dressings and dipping sauces

2 tablespoons

  • ≤10g fat
  • ≤2g saturated fat
  • ≤320mg sodium
  • No trans fats
  • No added sugar

Pasta sauces

¼ cup

  • ≤1.5g saturated fat
  • ≤200mg sodium
  • ≤100 calories
  • No added sugar