Healthy Food Guide
Lunchbox Awards 2026
The best supermarket buys revealed!
The best supermarket buys revealed!
Always check the labels & allergen claims to verify ingredients.

High-fibre bread

5 Health Star Rating, high fibre and protein seeded bread

4.5 Health Star Rating, kid-friendly, high-fibre option

High fibre, wholegrain

Gluten-free seeded bread

Extra grainy high-fibre bread

A wholesome blend of mixed grains, finished with a sprinkle of sesame seeds

Light and crunchy, easy to add nutritious toppings

Crispy, light cracker

Convenient alternative to bread

High fibre, convenient bread alternative

Simple ingredients, great pizza base

Simple ingredients, well priced

5 Health Star Rating, lots of seeds and high in fibre

A delicious blend made with kiwifruit and chia seeds

Easy low-fat cheese option

High-protein chocolate drink with calcium

Easy calcium boost for the lunchbox

Fun yet nutritious lunchbox addition

Convenient lower-sodium cheese, great for sandwiches

Adds flavour and a nutrient boost to your sandwiches

On-the-go serve of reduced-fat dairy

Liquid breakfast or snack for busy bodies on the go

Unsweetened on-the-go option

Affordable cheese sticks – good source of calcium

Pair with fruit for a delicious snack, or mix with mayo for a healthier dressing

5 Star Health Rating, nutritious and great for kids

Easy, nutitious option on the go

High protein, high calcium

Convenient high-calcium snack

Convenient nutritious protein source

High calcium, convenient lunchbox option

Transportable plant protein-based snack

Combination of fresh beets and chickpeas make a delicious dip

Good size for lunchboxes and to reduce wastage

Easy on-the-go fresh fruit

Easy protein option for lunch wraps etc

High-protein soy goodness

Great back-up high-protein meal

Ready-to-eat and versatile for any meal

Lower sodium ready meal with wholegrains and legumes

Convenient vegetarian option

Ready-to-go cheese and crackers

Brown rice crackers and edam cheese – simple and nutritious

Nutritious dip or butter replacement.

Creamy yoghurt dip, light and refreshing

Fresh vegetables ready to go

Quick to cook, a very easy plant-based lunch option

Wholefood ingredients make this a great base for an easy lunch

Tasty ready-to-eat soup

Heat-and-eat nutritious soup

Conveniently packaged, ideal for toast, sandwiches, salad and dips

Just veg, no dressing

Tasty as it is, or as a side to get more veg into your lunch

Portable snack option for people who prefer organics

Sweet, easy-to-eat tomatoes

ready to eat, perfectly sized whole carrots

Ready to go, to add to salads and sandwiches

Small bananas – easier fit for lunchboxes and little hands

A mix of frozen berries, perfect for smoothies

High protein, minimal fuss, high fibre

Convenient way to add more colour to your stir-frys

Wholegrains, good source of fibre

A mix of healthy nuts and dried fruit makes a perfect snack

Zingy, high protein snack

Higher fibre, higher protein, lighter alternative

Wholesome chips made with mung beans, chickpeas and maize

Taste the crunchy goodness of roasted chickpeas

Your favourite corn snack made bite-sized

An umami-packed crunchy snack

A lighter, protein-rich alternative to regular chips

High-fibre snack that’s easy on your tummy

Portable, nutritious energy boost

Light delicious way to have strawberries all year round

Great source of fibre, delicious sprinkled on salads, rice bowls or smoothies

A protein-packed wholegrain snack that keeps you fuller for longer

Healthy fats and fibre, pantry staple

Satisfying snack to sustain you

Convenient pack size, sustained energy

Grab-and-go energy to sort out snack time

Handy packs for lunchboxes, or use to top salads, noodles or bowls

Better ingredients than most, using more wholefoods

Made with simple wholefood ingredients

Good source of protein, easy on tummies

Full of nuts, nutritious snack bar

Lower sugar, lots of seeds

Simple ingredients, veg serve

Easy to heat and serve with rice, salad or on wholegrain toast for a satisfying lunch

Nutritious, convenient protein source

Natural almonds and a hint of salt

Just almonds with a hint of seasalt

Healthy fats

Heat-and-eat wholegrains

High fibre, veg-based snack

Affordable source of omega-3 on the go

Simple ingredients great lunch base

15g plant protein per serve

Ready-to-eat protein and legumes

Easy dinner meal, good source of protein

Great source of protein and fibre

No-drain legumes that are lightly flavoured

Affordable plant-based protein

Convenient for salads or sandwiches to add protein

Great source of omega-3

Convenient snack or lunchtime legumes

Great source of heart and brain-healthy omega-3s

Great affordable source of omega-3

Quick throw-together protein option for lunch

Cold-pressed from quality avocados to retain natural nutrients

A lower sat-fat mayo that doesn’t overdo the sugar

Tasty mustard for sandwiches, burgers and dressings. Lower sodium than others.

Great snack or lunch base option

Simple ingredients, a great base for kids or adults to add nutritious toppings

Versatile cracker snack made with whole grains

Just mango baked, with nothing else added

Pantry staple that’s good for baking

Easy nutritious glow-up for meals or salads

Long shelf life and great with yoghurt

Plant protein, high fibre, affordable lunch booster

Goodness of sesame, rich in calcium

Stainless steel leak-proof containers

Double walled insulation keeps food hot or cold longer

Dual compartment to keep food fresh

A tumbler that doubles as a phone stand

A leak-proof lunchbox with flexible compartments

Sturdy, airtight lunchbox with secure dip closure and divider

Keeps your food and drinks cool on the go

A versatile, foldable lunchbag with smart storage pockets

Packed with protein, fibre and vitamins for a nourishing, balanced meal

Satisfying portion; energy and sodium within target

Light yet filling; excellent protein/fibre combo

High fibre and vegetarian protein; sodium within limit

Good balance of carbs, protein and healthy fats; meets all criteria

Plant-based and fibre-rich; great low-sodium vegetarian pick

Fresh, lean and high in protein; skipping dressing will reduce sodium

Widely available across NZ; lean protein with yoghurt dressing keeps fat and sodium moderate, excellent all-round lunch choice

High-fibre pizza option; meets all limits in half-pizza

Vibrant vermicelli bowl packed with protein, fibre and antioxidants

Lean-protein burger with fibre-rich bun and low sodium; healthier burger option

Good protein, under kJ and sodium limits; small, satisfying portion

Vegetarian friendly; balanced energy and sodium

Good macros, sodium under 800mg, nutrient-dense

Moderate sodium, good protein source, portion controlled

Wholegrain option, healthy fats, fits energy and sodium range

A light, protein-packed and nutrient-rich choice

Plant-based, satisfying, sodium within target