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Fudge Mint Cookies, 5.5 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Fudge Mint Cookies, 5.5 OZ

BACK TO NATURE
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
2g
Protein
14g
Sugars
135mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
46
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot Back To Nature Fudge Mint Cookies in the cookie/snack aisle or on a grocery shelf near other packaged treats — an easy grab for movie nights, road trips, or an after-dinner sweet. The product projects an indulgent, slightly nostalgic mint‑chocolate vibe while wearing a ‘natural’ brand aesthetic. The fudge coating, refined oils, emulsifiers, alkali‑processed cocoa and invert syrup indicate industrial formulation and processing for smooth texture, uniform taste and long shelf life, characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 COOKIES
Servings per Container: 5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium135mg6%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
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

FUDGE, COATING, (CANE, SUGAR,, PALM, KERNEL, OIL,, COCOA, POWDER, [PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI],, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, SALT), WHEAT, FLOUR, CANE, SUGAR, PALM, OIL, COCOA, POWDER, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI), INVERT, CANE, SYRUP, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, THAN, OF, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE), SEA, SALT, SOY, LECITHIN, PEPPERMINT, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and formulations (fudge coating, palm/palm kernel oil, invert cane syrup, emulsifiers, alkali‑processed cocoa) and is designed for long shelf life and uniform texture, fitting NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Fudge Mint Cookies, 5.5 OZ

The Fudge Mint Cookies can be a delightful treat, but calling them 'healthy' can be a bit tricky. They do have some redeeming qualities, like being dairy-free and containing no artificial sweeteners or preservatives. However, with 14 grams of sugar per serving, they’re definitely more of an indulgence than a health food. So, think of them as a sweet treat rather than a health booster!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
$5.49
per package