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Dare Veggie Crisp Zesty Ranch
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Dare Veggie Crisp Zesty Ranch

Breton
6 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
2g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Breton Dare Veggie Crisp Zesty Ranch is a small, shelf-stable snack found in the cracker and better-for-you snack aisle, often placed near other savory crisps, flavored crackers, and packaged veggie snacks. The 6 oz package—typically a sealed bag or pouch with colorful vegetable imagery—cues shoppers with a bright, family-friendly look and a ranch flavor callout. Shoppers pick it up on quick grocery runs for lunchbox add-ins, on the way to a kid’s soccer practice, or as a crunchy companion for movie nights and casual get-togethers. Brand positioning leans into nostalgic cracker heritage while signaling modern health intent: “veggie” and imagery of peas, carrots, and beet lend a wholesome halo, while bold “zesty ranch” flavor and convenience target busy parents and snack-seekers who want indulgence without giving up perceived nutrition. The label mixes natural-sounding claims—dried vegetables listed up front, “natural flavor,” and minimal preservative notes—with familiar processed ingredients visible in the fine print. Processing context: this is a highly processed packaged snack made from concentrated vegetable ingredients and reformulated flours and oils. Sensory experience is crunchy and airy with a seasoned ranch tang, a slightly oily mouthfeel from sunflower oil, and a bright herby finish; the texture is crisp rather than flaky. Rituals around use include scooping into a bowl for parties, pairing with dips or cheese for adult snacking, or tossing a handful into a lunchbox. It sits culturally between pantry comfort food and contemporary “better-for-you” snacking trends.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
Protein3g
* 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

Dried, Vegetables, (Yellow, and, Green, Pea,, Potato,, Onion,, Garlic,, Tomato,, Spinach,, Carrot,, Beet),, Rice, Flour,, High, Oleic, Sunflower, Oil,, Degermed, Yellow, Corn, Meal,, Whey,, Buttermilk,, Salt,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Sugar,, Yeast, Extract,, Corn, Starch,, Maltodextrin,, Cream,, Natural, Flavor,, Cheddar, Cheese, Powder, (Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Spices,, Malic, Acid,, Sodium, Acetate,, Paprika, and, Turmeric, Color,, Tocopherols, to, Protect, Flavor,, Organic, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Organic Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Turmeric Color - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika Color - 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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives such as maltodextrin, yeast extract, natural flavors, emulsifiers, and processed flours and oils, reflecting multiple industrial processing steps typical of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Dare Veggie Crisp Zesty Ranch

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? The Zesty Ranch Crisps are lower in sugar and made with a blend of dried vegetables, which is a plus. However, they do contain some processed ingredients and dairy, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, they're not exactly a veggie platter.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

convenientwholesomecomfortingpractical
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