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365 by Whole Foods Market, Frozen Cauliflower Riced Stir Fry Style, 12 Ounce
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Frozen Cauliflower Riced Stir Fry Style, 12 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
45
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
42
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the frozen aisle among ready-to-heat vegetable mixes — an easy grab for a busy weeknight or to stash for meal prep. It reads as a 'healthy convenience' option: riced cauliflower with a saucy stir-fry finish, but the smooth sauciness and stable texture come from added thickeners and powdered extracts. Ingredients like modified cornstarch, xanthan gum and maltodextrin, plus a pre-mixed sauce, are typical markers of industrially formulated foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 3
Calories45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein2g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

CAULIFLOWER, SAUCE, (WATER,, TAMARI, SAUCE, [WATER,, SOYBEANS,, SEA, SALT,, ALCOHOL,, KOJI, {ASPERGILLUS, ORYZAE}],, SESAME, SEED, OIL,, SUGAR,, GINGER,, VINEGAR,, SEA, SALT,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, GARLIC, PUREE,, XANTHAN, GUM,, MUSHROOM, EXTRACT, POWDER, [CORN, MALTODEXTRIN,, MUSHROOM, EXTRACT],, GROUND, WHITE, PEPPER), CARROTS, GREEN, PEAS, CORN, SCALLIONS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sesame seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified cornstarch, xanthan gum, corn maltodextrin) and a ready-made sauce, indicating industrial processing and formulation typical of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Frozen Cauliflower Riced Stir Fry Style, 12 Ounce

The riced stir fry is a low-calorie option, clocking in at just 45 calories per cup, which can be great for a light meal or as a side dish. It’s packed with veggies like carrots, peas, and scallions, making it a decent source of vitamins, but it’s not particularly high in protein or fiber. So, it’s healthy in the sense that it’s low in calories, but you might want to pair it with a protein source to make it a more balanced meal.

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