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Organic Real Cheddar Space Ball Puffs Party Size, 7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Real Cheddar Space Ball Puffs Party Size, 7 OZ

LESSEREVIL
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
220mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
37
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this party-size bag in the snack aisle, at a tailgate, or on a party table — the airy, crunchy cheese puffs evoke childhood nostalgia and casual get-togethers. The brand positions it as a cleaner alternative, but the melt-in-your-mouth texture and seasoned powder come from industrial extrusion and seasoning processes. Ingredients like tapioca solids, 'organic flavor', yeast extract, and added acids signal manufacturing steps beyond home cooking and typical minimally processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium220mg10%
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, MILLED, CORN, ORGANIC, AVOCADO, OIL, ORGANIC, WHITE, CHEDDAR, SEASONING, (ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, SOLIDS,, SEA, SALT,, ORGANIC, BUTTERMILK,, ORGANIC, FLAVOR,, ORGANIC, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (ORGANIC, MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ORGANIC, SKIM, MILK,, ORGANIC, YEAST, EXTRACT,, LACTIC, ACID,, CITRIC, ACID)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • organic avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Despite organic ingredients, the product is an industrially extruded, ready-to-eat snack with formulated seasoning blends and additives (flavorings, yeast extract, lactic/citric acids), which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Organic Real Cheddar Space Ball Puffs Party Size, 7 OZ

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, but these puffs are a decent snack option if you’re looking for something crunchy without a lot of added sugars or artificial ingredients. With organic ingredients and no preservatives, they can fit into a balanced diet — especially if you're swapping them for traditional, heavily processed snacks. Just remember, moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$5.49
per package