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365 by Whole Foods Market, Vanilla Pizzelles, 5.3 Ounce
desserts/cookies
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365 by Whole Foods Market, Vanilla Pizzelles, 5.3 Ounce

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
2g
Protein
8g
Sugars
20mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these packaged vanilla pizzelles on the cookie aisle or near seasonal Italian imports, or pull them out for a coffee table at a small family gathering. They give a lightly nostalgic, holiday-cookie vibe — crisp, sweet, and a little indulgent — while the ingredient list (refined/enriched flour, added emulsifier, natural flavor and caramel color) and uniform texture signal industrial processing and shelf-stable formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 5 COOKIES
Servings per Container: 5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium20mg1%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Total Sugars8g
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

UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, WHEAT, PASTRY, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), CANE, SUGAR, ORGANIC, EGGS, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, NATURAL, FLAVOR, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, (EMULSIFIER), CARAMEL, COLOR, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, CASSAVA, FLOUR,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), SALT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sunflower Seed Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Caramel Color - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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?

This packaged cookie contains refined/enriched flour, added emulsifiers (sunflower lecithin), flavoring and color additives and multi-ingredient leavening mixes — features typical of ultra-processed foods formulated for consistent texture and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about 365 by Whole Foods Market, Vanilla Pizzelles, 5.3 Ounce

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These pizzelles are made with organic ingredients and have no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, which is a plus. However, they do contain added sugars and are not particularly high in fiber or protein, so they're more of an occasional treat than a health food.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
$5.49
per package