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Mozzarella Sticks, 8 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Mozzarella Sticks, 8 OZ

FEEL GOOD FOODS
Available at Whole Foods
580
Calories
32g
Protein
3g
Sugars
1440mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Found in the freezer aisle, these breaded mozzarella sticks are a go-to snack for game nights, movie nights, or casual get-togethers. They deliver a reliably crunchy exterior and melty cheese center — the uniform texture, gums, leavening agents, and oil blends point to industrial formulation and extended shelf life despite the use of part-skim mozzarella.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories580
% Daily Value*
Total Fat26g33%
Saturated Fat14g70%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol75mg25%
Sodium1440mg63%
Total Carbohydrate56g20%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars3g
Protein32g
* 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

PART-SKIM, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, PART-SKIM, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, ENZYMES), BREADING, (RICE, FLOUR,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, XANTHAN, GUM,, EVAPORATED, CANE, SUGAR,, SALT,, LEAVENING, [SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA],, SPICE,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC,, DEHYDRATED, ONION,, YEAST), WATER, VEGETABLE, OIL, (SOYBEAN, OIL,, SUNFLOWER, OIL,, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL), DRIED, PARSLEY.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy 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 industrial ingredients and additives (xanthan gum, sodium acid pyrophosphate, starches, oil blends) and a manufactured breading, consistent with ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Mozzarella Sticks, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These mozzarella sticks pack a punch with 32 grams of protein per serving, which is great if you're looking for a protein boost. However, they do come in at 580 calories with a decent amount of sodium, so they're more of an occasional treat than an everyday snack.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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$8.49
per package