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Whole Foods Market, Mini Quiche Trio, 15 ct, (Frozen)
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📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

Whole Foods Market, Mini Quiche Trio, 15 ct, (Frozen)

365 by Whole Foods Market
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270
Calories
9g
Protein
2g
Sugars
400mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
98
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the supermarket freezer aisle among party appetizers and brunch staples — a quick grab for last‑minute entertaining or a nostalgic weekend treat. They feel indulgent and comforting, offering a homemade-style quiche experience with the convenience of frozen heat-and-serve. The ingredient list (processed cheeses, dextrose/maltodextrin, natural flavors, powdered cellulose and a prepared mushroom base) and frozen pastry point to industrial formulation for consistent texture and long shelf life, typical of ultra‑processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 PIECES
Servings per Container: 4
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat8g40%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol85mg28%
Sodium400mg17%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars2g
Protein9g
* 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

MUSHROOM:, FILLING:, PASTEURIZED, MILK, MUSHROOMS, CAGE-FREE, EGGS, SWISS, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), ONIONS, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (CULTURED, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, LIPASE,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE,, MICROBIAL, ENZYME,, POWDERED, CELLULOSE, [TO, PREVENT, CAKING]), CORNSTARCH, SUNFLOWER, OIL, ORGANIC, MUSHROOM, BASE, (SAUTEED, MUSHROOMS,, SOY, SAUCE, POWDER, [SOY, SAUCE, {SOYBEANS,, SALT},, MALTODEXTRIN,, SALT],, MUSHROOM, POWDER,, CANOLA, OIL,, MOLASSES,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, POTATO, FLOUR,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, ONION, POWDER,, BLACK, PEPPER), SALT, BLACK, PEPPER., PASTRY:, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID), BUTTER, (CREAM,, ANNATTO, [COLOR]), WATER, SUNFLOWER, OIL, WHEY, POWDER, (MILK), ORGANIC, DEXTROSE, SALT, DRIED, ORANGE, PULP..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • SUNFLOWER OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • CANOLA OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • SOY LECITHIN - Processed emulsifier
  • ANNATTO - 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?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, natural flavors, powdered cellulose), processed cheese components and a ready-to-heat frozen format indicate industrial formulations and extensive processing consistent with NOVA 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Whole Foods Market, Mini Quiche Trio, 15 ct, (Frozen)

The Mini Quiche Trio can be a tasty option for a quick snack or appetizer, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. At 270 calories for four pieces, it’s more about balance than being a superfood. If you're looking for something to pair with a fresh salad or some veggies, it can fit nicely into a well-rounded meal.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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$6.99
per package