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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Caesar Croutons, 4.5 Ounce
pantry-essentials/condiments-dressings
📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Caesar Croutons, 4.5 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
30
Calories
0.99g
Protein
80mg
Sodium
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this box in the salad/crouton aisle or near crackers and salad toppers — the grab-and-sprinkle item for salads, soups, or a quick snack. It gives a wholesome, slightly nostalgic vibe (like homemade croutons) while promising convenience and a savory, indulgent crunch. The ingredient list (refined flours, cheese powder, citric acid, and ‘natural flavors’) and the uniform crunchy texture point to industrial processing typical of ultraprocessed snack/condiment items.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 CROUTONS
Servings per Container: 18
Calories30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1.5g2%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium80mg3%
Total Carbohydrate4g1%
Protein0.99g
* 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

ORGANIC, WHEAT, FLOUR, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, AND/OR, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SAFFLOWER, SEED, OIL, ORGANIC, CRACKED, RYE, ORGANIC, CRACKED, WHEAT, YEAST, SALT, ORGANIC, WHEAT, GLUTEN, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR**, ORGANIC, GARLIC, POWDER, ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER, ORGANIC, PARMESAN, CHEESE, POWDER, (ORGANIC, CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), ORGANIC, SPICES, CITRIC, ACID, NATURAL, FLAVORS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives like cheese powder, citric acid and natural flavors, plus refined flours and added oils — characteristic of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods despite organic labeling.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Caesar Croutons, 4.5 Ounce

The Organic Caesar Croutons are a tasty addition to salads or soups, offering a nice crunch with only 30 calories per serving. They’re made with organic ingredients, which is a plus if you’re looking to avoid pesticides and artificial additives. However, they aren't a nutritional powerhouse on their own, so think of them as an occasional treat rather than a health food staple.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
weeknight-dinner
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$1.99
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