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Crispy Jalapeno Bites, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Crispy Jalapeno Bites, 8 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
650
Calories
13g
Protein
5g
Sugars
1460mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these in the frozen appetizer aisle or on a party platter — an easy grab for game days, casual get-togethers, or a weekend snack. The crunchy rice/tapioca breading and creamy jalapeño-cheese center deliver an indulgent, comforting vibe, while ingredients like xanthan gum, cheese powders, and leavening agents point to engineered textures and shelf-stable, industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories650
% Daily Value*
Total Fat42g54%
Saturated Fat15g75%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol70mg23%
Sodium1460mg63%
Total Carbohydrate55g20%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
Protein13g
* 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

CREAM, CHEESE, FILLING, (CREAM, CHEESE, [MILK, AND, CREAM,, SALT,, XANTHAN, AND/OR, CAROB, AND/OR, GUAR, GUM],, MILK,, JALAPENOS,, WHITE, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, POWDER, [PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, ENZYMES],, CORN, STARCH,, VINEGAR,, SALT,, BLACK, PEPPER), BREADING, (RICE, FLOUR,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, WATER,, XANTHAN, GUM,, CANE, SUGAR,, YEAST,, LEAVENING, [SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA],, SALT,, SPICES,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, DEHYDRATED, ONION), CANOLA, OIL.

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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?

Product contains multiple industrial ingredients and processes (emulsifiers/thickeners like xanthan gum, cheese powders, starches, pre-breaded coating, and leavening agents) and is a ready-to-heat frozen snack formulated for convenience and long shelf life, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Crispy Jalapeno Bites, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! They pack a decent protein punch with 13 grams per serving, but they're also higher in calories and sodium — think of them more as a fun snack or appetizer rather than a health food. If you're looking for a treat that satisfies cravings, these could fit the bill!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

indulgentconvenientcomforting
$8.49
per package