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Organic Chopped Kale Caesar Salad Kit, 9.25 OZ
produce/fresh-vegetables
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Chopped Kale Caesar Salad Kit, 9.25 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
25
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
15mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated prepared-salads aisle — a grab-and-go organic chopped kale Caesar for quick lunches, desk-side dinners, or a convenient side at a casual meal. It reads wholesome and convenient because of the organic label and fresh-looking kit, but the creamy textured dressing and ingredients like xanthan gum, natural flavors and acidulants reveal industrial formulation and longer shelf-life treatment typical of highly processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 2
Calories25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium15mg1%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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

ORGANIC, CAESAR, DRESSING:, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SOYBEAN, OIL, WATER, ORGANIC, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, ORGANIC, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, VEGETABLE, ENZYMES), ORGNIAC, WHOLE, EGGS, ORGANIC, RED, WINE, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, WHITE, WINE, VINEGAR, ORGANIC, DIJON, MUSTARD, SEED, SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, SPICES),, CITRIC, ACID,, NATURAL, ANCHOVY, FLAVOR, (ANCHOVIES, SALT, WATER),, LACTIC, ACID,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, ORGANIC, CANE, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, ORGANIC, LEMON, JUICE, CONCENTRATE,, ORGANIC, SPICES,, SALT,, XANTHAN..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The product contains processed, formulated ingredients (emulsifiers/stabilizers like xanthan, acidulants, 'natural flavors') and a ready-to-eat packaged dressing — features characteristic of NOVA 4 ultraprocessed foods despite organic ingredients.

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Common Questions about Organic Chopped Kale Caesar Salad Kit, 9.25 OZ

The Kale Caesar Salad Kit is a pretty solid choice if you're looking for a quick, nutritious meal. With only 25 calories per cup and 2 grams of fiber, it's low in calories while providing some essential nutrients like calcium. Just remember, 'healthy' can be subjective — it's a great option compared to a heavy, calorie-laden salad, but it might not replace a full meal for everyone.

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
post-workout

Vibe:

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$4.99
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