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365 by Whole Foods Market, Organic Caesar Croutons, 4.5 Ounce
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📊 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 of organic Caesar croutons on the salad aisle or near salad toppings — an easy grab when you're tossing together a last-minute lunch or picnic. It reads wholesome and nostalgic (think crunchy Caesar salads), but the ready-to-eat, industrially baked format and additives hint at a highly processed manufacturing approach that yields the crisp texture and concentrated flavors.

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 - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower 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 organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although made with organic ingredients, it is a ready-to-eat industrial product containing processed components and additives (e.g., natural flavors, citric acid, cheese powder, isolated gluten) and thus fits NOVA group 4 as an ultraprocessed food.

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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

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