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365 by Whole Foods Market, Lo Mein, Vegetable, Frozen, 16 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

365 by Whole Foods Market, Lo Mein, Vegetable, Frozen, 16 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
4g
Protein
2g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the frozen aisle at Whole Foods as an easy, heat-and-eat vegetable lo mein for busy weeknights or quick takeout cravings. It has a comforting, slightly nostalgic takeout vibe with visible veggies, but the pre-cooked noodles, added ‘natural flavor’ and the frozen, factory-made format indicate industrial processing that produces uniform texture and longer shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein4g
* 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

COOKED, NOODLES, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, WATER,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL,, SALT), PAK, CHOI, CABBAGE, ONION, CARROTS, PE-TSAI, CABBAGE, TAMARI, SAUCE, (WATER,, SOY, FLOUR,, SALT,, ALCOHOL,, KOJI, [ASPERGILLUS, ORYZAE]), CELERY, SCALLION, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, WATER, RED, WINE, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SESAME, SEED, OIL, RICE, FLOUR, NATURAL, FLAVOR, WHITE, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower 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?

This is an industrially formulated frozen ready-meal containing pre-cooked noodles, a commercial sauce and a listed ‘natural flavor,’ which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4) despite having visible vegetable ingredients.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Lo Mein, Vegetable, Frozen, 16 Ounce

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! The Lo Mein has a moderate calorie count of 160 per cup and provides some fiber and protein, but it's not bursting with nutrients. It's a great quick meal option, but if you're looking for something super nutrient-dense, you might want to pair it with a side salad or some fresh veggies.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
movie-night

Vibe:

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$4.29
per package