Nutritional
Disclosures
Santa Cruz, CA
RESTAURANTS
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Socially Responsible Restaurants:
Nutritional Disclosures
Santa Cruz Restaurants Are Offering Healthier Menu Choices,
Accommodating Special Diets such as Gluten-free and Low Fat, and Eliminating
Unhealthy Ingredients such as Trans Fat and MSG
Nutritional information is a must for anyone trying to make healthy choices, but only restaurant chains with 20 or more locations are legally bound to disclose nutritional facts.
Santa Cruz restaurants are once again ahead of the industry by voluntarily disclosing some key nutritional information that consumers – especially those with special nutritional requirements – need to make better, healthier choices.
By scanning the restaurant list below, you will quickly discover that they are focused on quality, healthy meals. A testament to their commitment is their willingness to exclude MSG and trans fat from their menus, and to include many gluten-free and vegetarian-friendly entree options.
Although all of the listed restaurants deserve much praise, the standout in this category is Charlie Hong Kong. With 75% of their entrees vegetarian and an unparalleled 75% vegan, they are creating one of the most nutritionally sensitive menus in Santa Cruz. Also, along with Feel Good Foods Organic Catering, 50% of their menu items are gluten-free.
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Explore1.com's social responsibility category is organized three sections:
1) Organic, Natural & Conventional; 2) Nutritional; and 3) Environmental. The rationale to use three separate subcategories is for display purposes rather than based on topics. There is a significant overlap between categories.
This page demonstrates how Santa Cruz restaurants are committed to providing their customers with tasty, healthy menu options. All responses below are voluntarily provided by each restaurant. There was no independent validation of their responses.
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The Percentage of Specific Dietary Menu Options
and the Exclusion of Controversial Ingredients
| Charlie Hong Kong |  |  | | -- | -- |  | | NO |
| Feel Good Foods Organic Catering | | | | | | |  | NO |
| La Posta |  | | | | | | | NO |
| Michael's on Main | | | | | | | | NO |
| UC Santa Cruz Dining | | | | | | | | YES |
| River Cafe | | | | -- | -- | | | NO |
| Soif Wine Bar & Merchant | | | | | | | | NO |
*"Low Fat" is defined as having fewer than 3g of fat per serving.
**"Low Sodium" is defined as having fewer than 140mg of sodium per serving.
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