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Keebler EL Fudge Original Cookies
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Keebler EL Fudge Original Cookies

Keebler
13.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
85mg
Sodium
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Keebler El Fudge Original Cookies are a familiar boxed cookie found on supermarket shelves in the cookie & cracker aisle, often stacked near other mass-market sandwich cookies, family snack packs, and lunchbox treats. The 13.4 oz box features the Keebler elf branding and bright, kid-friendly graphics that position the product as an everyday indulgence for families and children. Shoppers reach for it on weekly grocery trips, back-to-school runs, or when stocking up for movie nights, road trips, or casual entertaining. The brand leans on nostalgia and convenience — a heritage American snack brand marketed toward parents looking for a comforting, recognizable treat and kids drawn to playful packaging. Labels highlight things like "made with real cocoa" and show the elf icon, but there is no organic certification or explicit health claim; meanwhile ingredient and nutrition panels reveal refined and processed components. In plain terms, this is an industrially processed cookie made from enriched white flour, added sugars, blended vegetable oils preserved with TBHQ, emulsifiers, invert syrup and natural and artificial flavors. Sensory details: visually, cookies present as small, soft chocolate sandwich rounds with a fudgy cream center and a slightly cakey exterior; texture is tender and slightly crumbly with a sweet, chocolate-forward taste. Packaging is a cardboard box with inner trays designed for shelf-stable storage and portionable use — perfect for grabbing a handful straight from the box, packing in lunchboxes, or dunking into milk during the ritual of snack time. Overall, it’s a convenient, comforting snack that trades on familiarity and sweet indulgence rather than on ‘‘natural’’ or minimally processed positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 15
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium85mg4%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars8g16%
Protein1g
* 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

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate),, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm, and, Palm, Kernel, Oil, with, TBHQ, for, Freshness),, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Soy, Lecithin,, Invert, Syrup,, Cocoa,, Salt,, Cornstarch,, Baking, Soda,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

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 refined ingredients (enriched wheat flour, added sugars), industrial ingredients and additives (TBHQ preservative, invert syrup, soy lecithin, natural and artificial flavors, blended vegetable oils), which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Keebler EL Fudge Original Cookies

Healthy is a bit of a loaded term, isn't it? These cookies pack in some sugar and fat, so they're more of an occasional treat than a health food. If you're looking for a snack that's a little indulgent, they fit the bill, but if you're after something nutrient-dense, you might want to explore other options.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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