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Spinach Ricotta Ravioli, 9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Spinach Ricotta Ravioli, 9 OZ

KITE HILL
Available at Whole Foods
220
Calories
9g
Protein
230mg
Sodium
41
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated prepared foods or plant-based section as a grab-and-heat dinner option—perfect for a quick weeknight pasta craving or a cozy weekend meal. It reads as wholesome and slightly indulgent, riffing on nostalgic ricotta-and-spinach ravioli but made with almond-based dairy alternatives. The ingredient list shows both fresh-like components (spinach, roasted garlic, cultures) and industrial additives (maltodextrin, natural flavorings, refined oils), which help create a smooth texture, stable filling and longer shelf life—hallmarks of higher NOVA processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate31g11%
Protein9g
* 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

FILLING:, ALMOND, MILK, RICOTTA, (ALMOND, MILK, [WATER,, ALMONDS],, SALT,, ENZYMES,, TARTARIC, ACID,, CULTURES), SPINACH, BREADCRUMBS, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, SUGAR,, YEAST,, SALT), ROASTED, GARLIC, BASE, (ROASTED, GARLIC,, SALT,, MALTODEXTRIN, [FROM, CORN],, NATURAL, FLAVORINGS,, CORN, STARCH,, CANOLA, OIL,, SESAME, OIL), GARLIC, SALT, BLACK, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sesame oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - 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 (maltodextrin, natural flavorings, refined oils) and is a ready-to-heat packaged formulation, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Spinach Ricotta Ravioli, 9 OZ

It really depends on what you're comparing it to! With 9 grams of protein per serving and only 220 calories, it can be a satisfying meal option. Just remember, 'healthy' is subjective — if you're looking for whole food ingredients, this might not fit the bill perfectly.

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$10.99
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