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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 find this party-size bag in the snack aisle or at gatherings — an easy grab for movie nights, game day, or road trips. It reads nostalgic and indulgent, positioned as an organic, 'better-for-you' spin on classic cheese puffs. The airy, uniform crunch and inclusion of processed components like tapioca solids, yeast extract and 'organic flavor' reflect industrial extrusion and formulation typical of ultra-processed snacks.

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?

Although ingredients are labeled organic, the product is a manufactured puffed snack with added flavorings, processed starches and acidulants and is produced by industrial extrusion/formulation processes, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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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

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movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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$5.49
per package