Freeze-Dried Food Comparison: Peak Refuel vs Mountain House

Peak Refuel vs Mountain House: Nutrition & Pouch Size

Compare similar two-serving meal pouches from Peak Refuel and Mountain House by calories, protein, sodium, and dry net weight. Nutrition figures below are per serving unless otherwise noted; net weight is for the entire pouch. Consider both serving size and total pouch contents when choosing meals for emergency preparedness, camping, or travel.

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Product Name PEAK REFUEL MOUNTAIN HOUSE
BEEF STROGANOFF (2-serving pouch)
Calories/serving 400 280
Total Fat/serving 23g 12g
Cholesterol/serving 100mg 45mg
Sodium/serving 470mg 790mg
Carbs/serving 25g 32g
Protein/serving 20g 12g
Total Net Weight/pouch 5.0oz 4.3oz
BISCUITS & GRAVY (2-serving pouch)
Calories/serving 320 280
Total Fat/serving 16g 10g
Cholesterol/serving 115mg 25mg
Sodium/serving 930mg 870mg
Carbs/serving 27g 37g
Protein/serving 18g 11g
Total Net Weight/pouch 6.77oz 4.4oz
BREAKFAST SKILLET (2-serving pouch)
Calories/serving 320 280
Total Fat/serving 16g 12g
Cholesterol/serving 165mg 265mg
Sodium/serving 630mg 790mg
Carbs/serving 24g 23g
Protein/serving 20g 14g
Total Net Weight/pouch 4.87oz 3.7oz
CHICKEN ALFREDO PASTA (2-serving pouch)
Calories/serving 430 410
Total Fat/serving 24g 23g
Cholesterol/serving 100mg 120mg
Sodium/serving 410mg 710mg
Carbs/serving 27g 32g
Protein/serving 26g 17g
Total Net Weight/pouch 4.97oz 5.5oz
CHICKEN CURRY (2-serving pouch)
Calories/serving 430 250
Total Fat/serving 22g 9g
Cholesterol/serving 50mg 30mg
Sodium/serving 480mg 730mg
Carbs/serving 33g 29g
Protein/serving 22g 13g
Total Net Weight/pouch 5.36oz 3.9oz
CHICKEN TERIYAKI (2-serving pouch)
Calories/serving 290 240
Total Fat/serving 3.5g 2.5g
Cholesterol/serving 45mg 25mg
Sodium/serving 680mg 710mg
Carbs/serving 38g 42g
Protein/serving 20g 12g
Total Net Weight/pouch 4.66oz 4.2oz
CHICKEN & RICE (2-serving pouch)
Calories/serving 370 280
Total Fat/serving 19g 12g
Cholesterol/serving 90mg 265mg
Sodium/serving 610mg 730mg
Carbs/serving 30g 46g
Protein/serving 20g 7g
Total Net Weight/pouch 5.15oz 4.2oz

Summary

In the seven meal comparisons shown, Peak Refuel has more calories and protein per serving. Sodium varies by meal: Peak Refuel is lower in six comparisons, while Mountain House Biscuits & Gravy is lower. Peak Refuel also has a higher dry net weight in six comparisons; Mountain House Chicken Alfredo Pasta is the exception. The best choice depends on your appetite, dietary needs, taste preferences, and the individual meal

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