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Lesser Evil Rocket Ship Ranch Space Balls 5 oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Lesser Evil Rocket Ship Ranch Space Balls 5 oz

LesserEvil
5 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
54
Ingredients

What You Should Know

LesserEvil Rocket Ship Ranch Space Balls arrive in a small 5-oz bag that youd spot in the natural and better-for-you aisle of a typical American supermarket, shelved near organic chips, veggie puffs, popcorn and other kid-friendly organic snacks. The product reads like a playful, health-forward snack: organic whole grain yellow corn base, organic avocado oil, and an organic vegan ranch seasoning — language that gives it a clean-label, family-friendly vibe. Its branding leans whimsical and nostalgic, with space-themed names and bold kid appeal, while marketing copy and certifications emphasize organic ingredients and vegan-friendly formulation, appealing to parents and millennials seeking 'better' snack choices. Sensorially, the puffs are light and aerated with a crisp, crunchy bite and a tangy, savory ranch dust that finishes slightly salty with a hint of garlic and umami from yeast extract; avocado oil adds a mellow, almost buttery undertone. Packaging is casual and grab-and-go, often opened for lunchboxes, road-trip bins, party bowls at game nights, or afternoon snack raids. Rituals include dipping into the bag straight or pouring into a bowl for sharing; they pair well with soda, kids drinks, or as a crunchy side to casual sandwiches. From a processing perspective the corn has been extruded and seasoned in an industrial process with flavorings and powdered ingredients, so it sits firmly in the modern snack category rather than homemade. Overall it fits the cultural niche of 'indulgent but better-for-you' snacks — playful, convenient, and positioned toward health-conscious families who still want classic snack flavors.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 26
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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

Organic, Whole, Grain, Yellow, Corn,, Organic, Avocado, Oil,, Organic, Vegan, Ranch, Seasoning, (Organic, Tapioca, Solids,, Sea, Salt,, Organic, Onion, Powder,, Organic, Vinegar, Powder, (Organic, Tapioca, Maltodextrin,, Organic, White, Distilled, Vinegar),, Organic, Flavor,, Organic, Baker's, Yeast, Extract,, Organic, Garlic, Powder,, Organic, Spices,, Organic, Tomato, Powder,, Citric, Acid,, Organic, Sunflower, Oil, Added, as, a, Processing, Aid)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Organic Avocado Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Organic Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially processed, extruded snack with added flavorings and ingredients like maltodextrin, vinegar powder, organic flavor and citric acid that are characteristic of ultra-processed foods, so it fits NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Lesser Evil Rocket Ship Ranch Space Balls 5 oz

When it comes to snacks, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The Rocket Ship Ranch Space Balls are made with organic ingredients and have no added sugars or artificial preservatives, which is a win in the snack world. They’re a crunchy option that’s lower in sugar and free from nasties, but keep in mind they’re not packed with protein or fiber, so they might not be a meal replacement.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
back-to-school

Vibe:

nostalgicplayfulconvenient
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