The Comparison Spreadsheet
A quick comparison of Peak Refuel Premium Freeze-Dried Meals versus Mountain House Freeze Dried Foods shows that, although at first glance, Peak Refuel 2-serving pouches are priced higher than the Mountain House 2-serving pouches, it is important to look at the per-serving and total pouch nutrition details. Who wins?
| 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 | 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 a side-by-side comparison of similar meals, Peak Refuel meals have a higher calorie count and typically more protein and less sodium per serving than do the Mountain House meals. And, Peak Refuel Meals contain more content (net weight, larger portion size) than do Mountain House meals. When it comes to food, is bigger better? We think it might be! Especially considering the rave reviews for Peak Refuel meals.
Now it's time for some taste testing!