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365 by Whole Foods Market, Tater Puffs, 32 Ounce
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

365 by Whole Foods Market, Tater Puffs, 32 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
160
Calories
2g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
330mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this box in the frozen aisle at Whole Foods — an easy grab when you want a quick side, snack, or game-day bite. It feels nostalgic and indulgent (diner-style tater tots) but the added oils, dextrose and citric acid and factory processing explain the uniform crispy texture and shelf stability, which points toward ultra-processed characteristics.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3 OZ
Servings per Container: 11
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium330mg14%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars0.99g
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

POTATOES, SUNFLOWER, SEED, AND/OR, EXPELLER, PRESSED, CANOLA, OIL, SEA, SALT, CORN, FLOUR, DEHYDRATED, POTATOES, DEXTROSE, (TO, PROMOTE, BROWNING)**, CITRIC, ACID, (TO, PROMOTE, COLOR, RETENTION)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-heat frozen product contains added oils and cosmetic additives (dextrose, citric acid) and is manufactured for uniform texture and shelf stability, which aligns with NOVA 4 (ultra-processed) classification. Although many ingredients are recognizable, the industrial formulation and processing place it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Tater Puffs, 32 Ounce

Healthiness can be a bit subjective! These Tater Puffs are relatively low in sugar and free from artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which is a plus. They're definitely a fun side or snack option, but if you're looking for something high in protein or fiber, you might want to pair them with a salad or some veggies.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$4.99
per package