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Plant-Based Cheese Snacks, 4.23 OZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Plant-Based Cheese Snacks, 4.23 OZ

BABYBEL
Available at Whole Foods
50
Calories
0g
Protein
150mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You might grab this from the refrigerated snack aisle or toss it into a lunchbox or picnic bag as a plant-based alternative to a familiar mini cheese snack. It gives a nostalgic, convenient vibe—like a bite-sized comfort snack reimagined for vegan or dairy-avoiding eaters. The smooth, uniform texture and ingredients such as modified food starch, coconut oil, added flavors, colorant and fortified B12 point to industrial formulation and processing typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 PIECE
Servings per Container: 6
Calories50
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat3.5g18%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium150mg7%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Protein0g
* 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

WATER, MODIFIED, FOOD, STARCH, COCONUT, OIL, CALCIUM, CITRATE, NO, MORE, THAN, 2%, OF, EACH:, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, CITRIC, ACID, BETA-CAROTENE, (COLOR), CYANOCOBALAMIN, (VITAMIN, B12)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • beta-carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains industrial ingredients (modified food starch, coconut oil), added flavors, colorant and nutrient fortification, and is a reconstituted cheese analogue—features consistent with NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Plant-Based Cheese Snacks, 4.23 OZ

The Plant-Based Cheese Snack has its perks, like being low in sugar and cholesterol-free, which can be great for a quick, guilt-free snack. However, it’s not particularly high in protein or fiber, so while it can fit into a balanced diet, it shouldn’t be your main source of nutrition. Think of it more as a fun, tasty treat rather than a health powerhouse.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientpractical
$4.49
per package