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Keebler Sandies, Pecan
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Keebler Sandies, Pecan

Keebler
11.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
1g
Protein
7g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
38
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Keebler Sandies Pecan (11.3 oz) sits on the cookie and sweet snack aisle, alongside other mainstream packaged cookies, shortbreads and sandwich cookies — often near crackers and holiday cookie displays. It’s marketed as a family-friendly, nostalgia-driven treat: the Elves branding evokes childhood and comfort while packaging calls out playful serving ideas (milk, ice cream sandwiches) and a “no high-fructose corn syrup” note. This product is aimed at shoppers seeking an indulgent, ready-to-eat sweet for school lunches, after-school snacks, casual entertaining, or last-minute dessert solutions. The label leans on traditional cookie cues rather than health-forward claims; there is no organic certification and no strong “natural” claim beyond the absence of high-fructose corn syrup. In plain processing terms, these are industrially produced cookies made from refined/enriched flour, added vegetable oils, sugar and flavoring agents with emulsifiers and protein concentrates. Sensory-wise, Sandies deliver a buttery, shortbread mouthfeel that “melts” on the tongue with intermittent crunchy pecan pieces; sweet but not cloying at about 170 calories per serving. The retail format is a shelf-stable 11.3 oz pack designed for shared home consumption — people pull them out at coffee breaks, tuck a few into lunchboxes, or crumble them into desserts. Culturally, Keebler positions itself as an accessible, comforting American cookie brand that balances playful storytelling (the Elves of the Hollow Tree) with everyday convenience, appealing to parents, nostalgic adults and cookie lovers looking for an easy treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 10
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Total Sugars7g
Added Sugars7g14%
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),, Soybean, and, Palm, Oil,, Sugar,, Pecans,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Salt,, Eggs,, Baking, Soda,, Vanilla, Flavoring,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean 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 refined/enriched flour, added sugars, multiple industrial fats, flavorings and emulsifiers (soy lecithin, whey protein concentrate), indicative of ultra-processed food formulations and industrial manufacturing.

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Common Questions about Keebler Sandies, Pecan

The Pecan Sandies can definitely be a tasty treat, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your perspective. At 170 calories per two-cookie serving, they’re best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you’re looking for a snack that’s high in fiber or protein. Think of them as an indulgence rather than a health food!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentcomforting
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