Brand Name Food List: School Catered Lunch Product Options
This brand name food list was developed to help school community members choose healthy food and beverages to sell or serve in
schools based on the School Food and Beverage Policy (P/PM 150) and the Nutrition Tools for Schools © (NTS) Nutrition Standards.
It is not a complete list and if a product is not listed here, it may not have met the nutrition criteria,
or it may not have been reviewed.
Nutrition Tools for
Schools © is a
The following food and beverages have been evaluated using the NTS Nutrition Standards (revised
program
consisting of
2010). The NTS Nutrition Standards are adapted from the Ministry of Education’s School Food and
a
Toolkit
and public
Beverage Policy (P/PM 150). The NTS Nutrition Standards include additional criteria to
health
support
to help
identify food and beverages that meet or exceed P/PM 150 and provide Maximum Nutritional
your
school
create
a
Value.
healthy nutrition
environment.
It is important to note that food and beverages products are always changing and new food and
beverages are developed on an ongoing basis. If the ingredients or composition of a product change, it may no longer meet the
nutrition criteria. The addition of dressings, sauces, condiments, and cheese, contributes extra fat, saturated fat and sodium (salt).
Items need to be provided as listed or they may not meet the nutrition criteria.
Remember, by offering food and beverages with Maximum Nutritional Value, schools will be complying with P/PM 150.
Disclaimer: This list is created for the purpose of awareness of products available in the community.
It is not intended to be an endorsement of specific brands, nor is it a comprehensive list of products.
While this list may be updated from time to time, it is recommended that you ALWAYS read food
labels as product composition may change without notice. The products listed are not guaranteed to
be free of allergens.
Together we can make
the healthy choice the easy choice!
For more information about Nutrition Tools for Schools, P/PM 150, or healthy eating please contact KFL&A Public Health
Dial-a-Dietitian telephone information service at 613-549-1232 or 1-800-267-7875, ext. 1224.
For more information on healthy schools, go to the Ministry of Education Healthy Schools website www.ontario.ca/healthyschools or
the EatRight Ontario Website at www.eatrightontario.ca.
August 2011
Domino’s Pizza – School Lunch Program Pizza
Note: For Maximum Nutritional Value, all pizzas should be prepared on whole wheat dough with part skim milk cheese (20% MF or
less) and with vegetable and lean meat (eg, grilled chicken) toppings. Cured meats (eg, pepperoni) should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Asses using:
Mixed Dishes
Without a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Maximum
Nutritional Value”
category.
Domino’s
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Sell Most”
category.
Domino’s
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
Cheese or Vegetable on Whole Grain crust – Large 15” pizza cut into 8 slices, 1
slice serving
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Cheese or Pepperoni on Whole Grain crust – Large 15” pizza cut into 8 slices, 1
slice serving
Harvey’s
Note: Food should always be prepared in a healthy way that requires little or no added fat or sodium (salt).
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 960mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Brand
Name
Variety/Flavour
Harvey’s
Maximum Nutritional Value
Veggie Burger
Harvey’s
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Grilled Chicken on Whole Wheat Bun
Kentucky Fried Chicken
Note: Food should always be prepared in a healthy way that requires little or no added fat or sodium (salt).
Food Group
SubCategory
Fresh and
Frozen Meat
Fresh,
Frozen,
Canned, and
Dried
Vegetables
and Fruit
Sides Dishes
Fresh and
Frozen Meat
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Sodium: ≤
360mg
Kentucky
Fried
Chicken
Vegetable or fruit
(or water) is the
first item on the
ingredient list
and Fat: ≤ 3g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 2g
and Sodium:
≤ 240 mg
plus No added
sugar**
Fat: ≤ 5g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 2g
and Sodium:
≤ 360mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Sodium:
≤ 480mg
Kentucky
Fried
Chicken
Kentucky
Fried
Chicken
Kentucky
Fried
Chicken
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
Grilled Chicken – Keel
Grilled Chicken – Rib
Grilled Chicken – Drumstick
Grilled Chicken – Wing
Grilled Chicken – Thigh
Corn – individual size
Corn – medium size
Mashed Potatoes – individual size
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Zesty Pasta Salad – individual size
Chicken Fries – 5 pieces
Original Recipe – Drumstick (Leg), 1 piece
Original Recipe – Wing, 1 piece
Hot & Spicy Chicken – Drumstick, 1 piece
Little Caesar’s Pizza
Note: For Maximum Nutritional Value, all pizzas should be prepared on whole wheat dough with part skim milk cheese (20% MF or
less) and with vegetable and lean meat (eg, grilled chicken) toppings. Cured meats (eg, pepperoni) should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Asses using:
Mixed Dishes
Without a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Sell Most”
category.
Brand
Name
Little
Caesar’s
Variety/Flavour
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Veggie 14” round pizza on Whole Wheat, cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
McDonalds
Note: Food should always be prepared in a healthy way that requires little or no added fat or sodium (salt).
Food Group
SubCategory
Nutrition Criteria
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition
Facts Table
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥
10g
Brand
Name
McDonalds
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
Hamburger (plain)
Zesty Mango Grilled Chicken McMini
Spicy Buffalo Chicken Snack Wrap with Grilled Chicken
Variety/Flavour
Mr Sub
Note: All sandwiches should include a choice of the following vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers and onions.
Pickles, olives, jalapeno peppers, and banana peppers are high in sodium (salt) and should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Mr Sub
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat: ≤
5g
and Sodium:
≤ 960mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Mr. Sub
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
White Albacore Tuna Sub plain
BLT Sub plain
BLT Sub with honey mustard
Grilled Chicken Sub plain
Grilled Chicken Sub with honey mustard
Grilled Chicken Sub with mayo lite or ranch
Smoked Turkey Breast plain
Smoked Turkey Breast with Mr Sub Secret Sauce
Grilled Buffalo chicken
Veggie Sub with cheese
Veggie Wrap 12" whole wheat flour tortilla, lettuce, tomato
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Italian Salami Sub
Seafood with Crab
Smoked Turkey Breast with honey mustard
Paradiso Pizza & Subs (Kingston and Surrounding Area)
Note: For Maximum Nutritional Value, all pizzas should be prepared on whole wheat dough with part skim milk cheese (20% MF or
less) and with vegetable and lean meat (eg, grilled chicken) toppings. Cured meats (eg, pepperoni) should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
Without a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Maximum
Nutritional Value”
category.
Paradiso
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Sell Most”
category.
Paradiso
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
8’ Pizza - Cheese
8’ Pizza – Cheese and Vegetable
Hamburger
Chicken Burger
Chicken Wrap
Grilled Cheese Sandwich and Vegetable Stickes
Chicken Caesar Salad
Chicken Nuggets with Rice
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
8’ Pizza – Cheese and Pepperoni
Lasagna
Macaroni and Cheese
Pita Pit
Note: All pitas should be prepared on a 6 inch whole wheat pita and with a choice of vegetables, including the following: alfalfa
sprouts, cucumbers, green peppers, iceberg or romaine lettuce, spinach, mushrooms, onions, or tomatoes. Pickles, olives, jalapeno
peppers, and banana peppers are high in sodium (salt) and should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Pita Pit
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 960mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Pita Pit
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
Chicken Breast – 6 inch whole wheat pita with light ranch
Chicken Breast – 6 inch whole wheat pita with cheddar cheese
Tuna – 6 inch whole wheat pita with light mayo
Tuna – 6 inch whole wheat pita with cheddar (14g), light mayo
Southwestern Chicken – 6 inch whole wheat pita with light ranch or light mayo
BBQ Rib – 6 inch whole wheat pita with vegetables
Chicken Souvlaki – 6 inch whole wheat pita with tzatziki
Garden (Vegetarian) – 6 inch whole weat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms, onions,
cucumbers, green peppers, honey mustard, cheddar cheese
Hummus (Vegetarian) – 6 inch whole wheat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms,
onions, cucumbers, green peppers, honey mustard, cheddar cheese
Tuna – 6 inch whole wheat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms, onions, cucumbers,
green peppers, light mayonnaise, cheddar cheese
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Chicken Breast – 6 inch whole wheat pita with cheddar cheese, light ranch
Chicken Breast – 6 inch whole wheat pita with Swiss cheese
Chicken Breast – 6 inch whole wheat pita with Swiss cheese, light ranch
Cheddar or Swiss cheese – 6 inch whole wheat pita
Turkey Breast – 6 inch whole wheat pita with tzatziki
Turkey Breast – 6 inch whole wheat pita with mustard
Ham – 6 inch whole wheat pita with light ranch
Ham – 6 inch whole wheat pita with cheddar cheese
Pita Pit Continued
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 960mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Brand
Name
Pita Pit
Variety/Flavour
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
BLT – 6 inch whole wheat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes, cucumbers,
green peppers, light ranch, cheddar cheese
Chicken Breast – 6 inch whole wheat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes,
cucumbers, green peppers, light mayonnaise, cheddar cheese
Chicken Souvlaki – 6 inch whole wheat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms, tomatoes,
cucumbers, green peppers, tzatziki, feta cheese
Ham – 6 inch whole wheat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms, onions, cucumbers,
green peppers, mustard, cheddar cheese
Turkey – 6 inch whole wheat Petita with lettuce, mushrooms, onions, cucumbers,
green peppers, honey mustard
Pizza Pizza – School Lunch Program Pizza
Note: For Maximum Nutritional Value, all pizzas should be prepared on whole wheat dough with part skim milk cheese (20% MF or
less) and with vegetable and lean meat (eg, grilled chicken) toppings. Cured meats (eg, pepperoni) should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Asses using:
Mixed Dishes
Without a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Maximum
Nutritional Value”
category.
Pizza
Pizza
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Sell Most”
category.
Pizza
Pizza
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Pizza
Pizza
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
Cheese and 2 Veggies Large 14” pizza on Whole Wheat, cut into 8 slices, 1 slice
serving
Cheese and 2 Veggies X-Large 16” pizza on Whole Wheat cut into 10 slices, 1
slice serving
Cheese, 2 Veggies Party Size 15” x 21” on Whole Wheat cut into 20 slices, 1 slice
serving
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Pepperoni Party Size 15” x 21” cut into 20 slices, 1 slice serving
Pepperoni Large 14” pizza cut into 8 slices, 1 slice serving
Pepperoni X-Large 16” pizza cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
Pepperoni Party Size 15” x 21” cut into 20 slices, 1 slice serving
Maximum Nutritional Value
Sweet Heat Large 14” pizza cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
Spicy BBQ Chicken Pizza 14” pizza cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
Mediterranean Vegetarian Pizza 14” pizza cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
Pesto Amore Pizza 14” pizza cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
Philly Cheese Steak Pizza 14” pizza cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
Sweet Chili Chicken Pizza 14” pizza cut into 10 slices, 1 slice serving
Pizza Hut
Note: For Maximum Nutritional Value, all pizzas should be prepared on whole wheat dough with part skim milk cheese (20% MF or
less) and with vegetable and lean meat (eg, grilled chicken) toppings. Cured meats (eg, pepperoni) should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Brand
Name
Pizza Hut
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
Tuscani Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta (individual size portion)
Tuscani Mediterranean Vegetable Pasta (1/3 tray)
Tuscani Mediterranean con Pollo Pasta (1/3 tray)
Tuscan Sausage Pizza 1 slice Large 14" Thin N Crispy
Hawaiian Pizza 1 slice Medium 12" Hand Tossed
Grilled Chicken Italiano Pizza 1 slice 14" Pan
Grilled Chicken Italiano Pizza 1 slice 14" Thin N Crispy
Grilled Chicken Italiano Pizza 1 slice 14" Large Hand Tossed
Chicken Florentino Pizza 1 slice 14" Large Thin N Crispy
Chicken Florentino Pizza 1 slice 14" Large Hand Tossed
Veggie Mediterranean Pizza 1 Slice 14" Large Pan
Veggie Mediterranean Pizza 1 Slice 14" Large Thin N Crispy
Greek Pizza 1 slice 14" Large Pan
Greek Pizza 1 slice 14" Large Thin N Crispy
Veggie Lover's Pizza 1 Slice 14" Large Pan
Veggie Lover's Pizza 1 Slice 14" Large Thin N Crispy
Subway
Note: All sandwiches should include a choice of the following vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and onions.
Pickles, olives, jalapeno peppers, and banana peppers are high in sodium (salt) and should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
ixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition
Facts Table
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Subway
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 960mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Subway
Variety/Flavour
Maximum Nutritional Value
Oven Roast Chicken – 6 inch 9 grain bread – plain
Veggie Delite – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese
Veggie Delite – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese and regular mustard
Veggie Delite – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese and honey mustard
Mini Black Forest Ham – wheat bread – plain
Mini Black Forest Ham – wheat bread with Swiss cheese
Mini Black Forest Ham – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and light mayo
Mini Black Forest Ham – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and regular mustard
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread – plain
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread with Swiss cheese
Mini Tuna (includes cheese) – wheat bread – plain
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread – plain
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with Swiss cheese
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with Swiss cheese
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Oven Roast Chicken – 6 inch 9 grain bread – plain
Oven Roast Chicken – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese
Oven Roast Chicken – 6 inch 9 grain bread with regular mustard
Oven Roast Chicken – 6 inch 9 grain bread with honey mustard
Oven Roast Chicken – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese and regular
mustard
Oven Roast Chicken – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese and honey
mustard
Subway Continued
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition
Facts Table
Nutrition Criteria
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 960mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Brand
Name
Subway
Variety/Flavour
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Turkey Breast – 6 inch 9 grain bread – plain
Turkey Breast – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese
Flatbread with oven-roasted chicken – plain
Flatbread with oven-roasted chicken with mozzarella cheese
Flatbread with oven-roasted chicken with regular mustard
Flatbread with oven-roasted chicken with honey mustard
Veggie Delight – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese
Veggie Delight – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese and regular mustard
Veggie Delight – 6 inch 9 grain bread with Swiss cheese and honey mustard
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread – plain
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread with light mayo
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread with Swiss cheese
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread with regular mustard
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread with honey mustard
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and regular mustard
Mini Roast Beef – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and honey mustard
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread – plain
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with light mayo
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with Swiss cheese
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with regular mustard
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with honey mustard
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and regular mustard
Mini Turkey Breast – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and honey mustard
Mini Black Forest Ham – wheat bread with Swiss cheese
Mini Black Forest Ham – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and regular mustard
Mini Black Forest Ham – wheat bread with Swiss cheese and honey mustard
Tim Hortons
Note: All sandwiches should include a choice of the following vegetables: lettuce, tomatoes, cucumbers, green peppers, and onions.
Pickles, olives, jalapeno peppers, and banana peppers are high in sodium (salt) and should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Brand
Name
Variety/Flavour
Tim
Hortons
Maximum Nutritional Value
Chicken Caesar Wrap
Chicken Ranch Wrap
Chicken Salad Wrap
Tony’s Pizza (Kingston and Surrounding Area)
Note: For Maximum Nutritional Value, all pizzas should be prepared on whole wheat dough with part skim milk cheese (20% MF or
less) and with vegetable and lean meat (eg, grilled chicken) toppings. Cured meats (eg, pepperoni) should be avoided.
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
with a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Food Group
SubCategory
Mixed Dishes
Without a
Nutrition Facts
Table
Nutrition Criteria
Fat: ≤ 10g
and Saturated fat:
≤ 5g
and Sodium:
≤ 720mg
and Fibre: ≥ 2g
and Protein: ≥ 10g
Nutrition Criteria
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Maximum
Nutritional Value”
category.
All major
ingredients are
from the
“Sell Most”
category.
Brand
Name
Variety/Flavour
Tony’s
Maximum Nutritional Value
Chicken Sandwich
Turkey Burger
Assorted Sub (6 inch)
Ham Sub (6 inch)
Ham Sub (6 inch)
Veggie Sub (6 inch)
Lasagna
4 Chicken Strip Meal
Brand
Name
Variety/Flavour
Tony’s
Maximum Nutritional Value
Cheese Panzerotti
Cheese XL Slice Pizza
Tony’s
Sell Most – all of the above, plus:
Pepperoni and Cheese Panzerotti
Pepperoni and Cheese Personal Pizza
Pepperoni and cheese XL Pizza Slice
Tony’s Pizza (Kingston and Surrounding Area) Continued
Food Group
SubCategory
Meat and
Alternatives
Fresh and
Frozen Meat
Nutrition Criteria
Brand
Name
Variety/Flavour
Fat: ≤ 10g and
Tony’s
Sodium: ≤ 480 mg
Sell Most
3 Chicken Strips