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Pecan Nut Thins, 4.25 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Pecan Nut Thins, 4.25 OZ

BLUE DIAMOND
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
2g
Protein
115mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Find this box in the cracker/snack aisle or the 'better-for-you' section — it’s often grabbed as a slightly more sophisticated, lighter alternative to traditional crackers for grazing at parties or a quick pantry snack. The product reads as a nut-forward, crunchy treat that feels indulgent yet health-conscious because of pecans and a low-sugar nutrition profile. The crisp texture and shelf stability come from refined rice flour, potato starch, added oil and "natural flavors", clues that it’s an industrially formulated snack characteristic of NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 19 CRACKERS
Servings per Container: 4
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

RICE, FLOUR, PECANS, POTATO, STARCH, SAFFLOWER, OIL, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, (CONTAINS, MILK)..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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?

Industrial snack combining refined rice flour and potato starch with added oil and "natural flavors" indicates formulation and processing beyond simple culinary preparations, matching NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pecan Nut Thins, 4.25 OZ

Pecan Nut Thins can be a healthy snack option, especially if you're looking for something gluten-free and low in sugar. With only 130 calories per serving and 3.5 grams of fat, they fit well into a balanced diet. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things depending on your dietary goals, so consider what you're pairing them with!

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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$4.19
per package