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Fresh Express Sweet Kale Chopped Kit 11.5 oz
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Fresh Express Sweet Kale Chopped Kit 11.5 oz

Fresh Express
11.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
11g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
85
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Fresh Express Sweet Kale Chopped Kit (11.5 oz) is a refrigerated bagged-salad kit you’d find in the produce section near other bagged leafy mixes, cole slaw, and ready-to-eat salad kits — often shelved close to refrigerated dressings, croutons, and pre-washed greens. The kit markets convenience and “fresh” ingredients: a mix of green cabbage, broccoli stalks, kale, Brussels sprouts and radicchio paired with a sweet yogurt-based dressing, dried cranberries and roasted pumpkin seeds. It reads like a health-forward impulse buy for busy shoppers who want a vegetable-forward side or quick lunch. The brand positioning leans on wholesome, family-friendly freshness rather than gourmet scarcity — appealing to time-pressed parents, young professionals, and shoppers seeking easy salad solutions. Label characteristics include health halos (kale, pumpkin seeds, “chopped kit”), sweet-forward flavor cues, and clean packaging art; there is no organic certification listed and the product doesn’t rely on child-focused branding. In plain terms, the kit is a partially processed convenience product: vegetables are washed and chopped, and the dressing and toppings include industrial components and stabilizers. Sensory notes: crisp, fibrous textures from cabbage and broccoli stalks, tender chew from kale, bright tart-sweet hits from dried cranberries, and crunchy toasted pumpkin seeds; the dressing is sweet, creamy and tangy with poppy seed speckles. Typical use is a quick toss-and-serve ritual — tear open the bag, add the dressing and toppings, massage or shake to coat, and plate as a side or a light entree. At 140 calories per serving with 11 g sugars and 210 mg sodium, it balances convenience and perceived healthiness for on-the-go meals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 cup
Servings per Container: 3.5
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars11g
Added Sugars9g18%
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

Vegetables:, Green, Cabbage,, Broccoli, Stalks,, Kale,, Brussels, Sprouts,, Radicchio;, Dressing:, Sugar,, Nonfat, Greek, Yogurt, (Cultured, Skim, Milk,, Milk, Protein, Concentrate,, Corn, Starch,, Tapioca, Starch,, Carrageenan,, Locust, Bean, Gum),, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Soybean, Oil),, Water,, Apple, Cider, Vinegar,, Sweet, Onion, (Sweet, Onion,, Vinegar,, Salt),, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Egg, Yolk,, Pineapple, Juice, Concentrate,, Poppy, Seeds,, Corn, Starch,, Dried, Onion,, Xanthan, Gum,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Dried, Garlic,, Paprika, Extract, (Color);, Dried, Cranberries:, Cranberries,, Sugar,, Sunflower, Oil;, Roasted, Pumpkin, Seeds:, Pumpkin, Seeds,, Soybean, Oil,, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower 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?

The kit contains industrially formulated components such as a prepared dressing with starches, gums, concentrated juices and emulsified oils, plus sweetened dried fruit and oil-roasted seeds, which place it in the ultra-processed (NOVA 4) category.

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Common Questions about Fresh Express Sweet Kale Chopped Kit 11.5 oz

The Sweet Kale Chopped Kit packs a good mix of veggies and nutrients, making it a convenient option for a quick meal or side dish. With 140 calories and 3 grams of protein per serving, it's a decent choice, especially when compared to a typical creamy salad. However, it does contain added sugars and some fats from the dressing, so think of it as a flavorful addition to a balanced diet rather than a miracle health food.

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