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Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey healthy?

Egg roll in a bowl with turkey costs about $2.62 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

By health goal

Lower LDL
Good fit
For lower LDL, carrots and sesame oil in egg roll in a bowl with turkey help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Steadier blood sugar
Good fit
For steadier blood sugar, ground turkey and cabbage in egg roll in a bowl with turkey help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
Lower blood pressure
Watch the sauce
Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.
Weight loss
Good fit
For weight loss, ground turkey, cabbage and carrots in egg roll in a bowl with turkey help, and nothing in it works against that goal.
More protein
Good fit
For more protein, ground turkey in egg roll in a bowl with turkey helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Allergies and diets

Contains: wheat / gluten (low-sodium soy sauce) · soy · sesame
Vegetarian
No
No: it has ground turkey.
Vegan
No
No: it has ground turkey.
Gluten-free
With a swap
Not as usually made. Use tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) for the low-sodium soy sauce.
Dairy-free
Yes
Yes, going by its ingredients.
Going by ingredient names. Packaged sauces can hide allergens, so check the labels.

For LDL cholesterol, with sources

3 of 5
LDL habits in this dish
✓
Soluble fiber (oats, barley, beans, eggplant, okra, fruit)
Fish, ideally oily (salmon, mackerel, sardines)
Soy or beans in place of some meat
✓
Nuts, seeds, olive oil or avocado
✓
Little fatty meat, cream, butter or cheese
Helps your LDL
carrots
Fruit and vegetable fiber.
Mayo Clinic
sesame oil
Unsaturated fat that can lower LDL.
Mayo Clinic

What goes in (per portion)

ground turkey
¼ lb
cabbage
¼ head
carrots
1
green onion
¼ bunch
garlic
0 head
ginger
¼ knob
low-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp
sesame oil
½ tsp
sriracha
½ tsp

Questions

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey healthy?

Egg roll in a bowl with turkey costs about $2.62 a serving to make at home at typical US grocery prices. Going by its main ingredients, it's a good fit for lower LDL, steadier blood sugar, weight loss and more protein.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey good for high cholesterol?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For lower LDL, carrots and sesame oil in egg roll in a bowl with turkey help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey OK for blood sugar or diabetes?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For steadier blood sugar, ground turkey and cabbage in egg roll in a bowl with turkey help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey OK for high blood pressure?

Mostly, depending on the sauce. Nothing in the main ingredients works against lower blood pressure. Most of the salt in dishes like this comes from the sauce, so go light on soy sauce or use a low-sodium one.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey good for weight loss?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For weight loss, ground turkey, cabbage and carrots in egg roll in a bowl with turkey help, and nothing in it works against that goal.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey high in protein?

Yes, going by its main ingredients. For more protein, ground turkey in egg roll in a bowl with turkey helps, and nothing in it works against that goal.

How much does egg roll in a bowl with turkey cost to make at home?

About $2.62 a serving, or $10.49 for four servings, at typical US grocery prices: the part of each ingredient the dish uses, plus $0.25 a serving for oil, salt and spices.

How can I make egg roll in a bowl with turkey healthier?

It's already in good shape. Serve it with a vegetable side, like spinach or broccoli, and brown rice if you want more fiber.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey gluten-free?

Not as usually made. Use tamari (gluten-free soy sauce) for the low-sodium soy sauce.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey vegetarian?

No: it has ground turkey.

Is egg roll in a bowl with turkey dairy-free?

Yes, going by its ingredients.

What allergens are in egg roll in a bowl with turkey?

Its ingredients have wheat / gluten (low-sodium soy sauce), soy and sesame. Always check the labels on sauces and packaged foods.

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