Better-For-You-Options
Better-for-you just got better with our new Choice Plus program designed to support our client’s wellness goals.
We are committed to providing our clients and customers with wholesome product options and information to help them make informed food and beverage choices and lead a healthier lifestyle on the go. Choice Plus is nutritionist-designed offering of snack options, which can be incorporated into any vending or refreshment services program. Choice Plus was designed by our team of registered dietitians and culinary experts to include vending machine snacks that meet criteria supported by the latest nutrition and consumer research. Choice Plus can be integrated into any vending machine or program, including Avenue C, our self-checkout vending micro-market, and enr.G, our environmentally responsible vending machines featuring premium, better-for-you products.
Choice Plus Snack Criteria:
*Nuts and seeds are exempt from the total fat limit, but must meet all other nutrient criteria. **Unsweetened dried fruit is exempt from the total sugar limit, but must meet all other nutrient criteria.
Choice Plus vending snack options include granola and/or fruit bars, dried fruit mixes, trail mixes, low-fat and/or baked chips and crackers, and more.
Choice Plus Beverage Options:
Choice Plus offers a variety of “best” and “better” for you beverages.
Choice Plus Best Choice beverages include:
Choice Plus Better Choice beverage options include:
Choice Plus Fresh Food Criteria:
Please look for the Choice Plus logo at your nearest vending machine, Avenue C, or dining location, or contact us to learn more about our products or set up a Choice Plus program in your area.
250 calories or less
10 g* of fat or less
3g of saturated fat or less
0g of trans fat
230 mg of sodium or less
20 g** of sugar or less
Unsweetened still and sparkling, flavored and unflavored waters
Unsweetened coffee/tea
Low fat and nonfat dairy and non-dairy milks
Sweetened or unsweetened 150 calories or less per package
Fruit juice
At least 50% juice with no added sweetener
150 calories or less per package
Vegetable juice or fruit and vegetable juice blends
100% juice with no added sweetener
150 calories or less per package
150 mg sodium or less per package
Lightly sweetened beverages
80 calories or less per package
150mg sodium or less per package
Unsweetened coconut water
Zero calorie sweetened beverages (excludes energy drinks and those with more than 150 mg sodium per package)
Entrees
≤400 calories
≤20g fat
≤5g sat. fat & natural trans fat combined
≤600mg sodium
Sides
≤250 calories
≤5g fat
≤250mg sodium
