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Dark Chocolate Quadratini Cookies, 8.82 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4

Dark Chocolate Quadratini Cookies, 8.82 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this box in the cookie or international snacks aisle, grabbed for afternoon coffee, a packed lunch treat, or an on-the-go sweet fix. It feels indulgent and slightly nostalgic — a tidy, European-style chocolate biscuit that promises a crisp, uniform bite. The long ingredient list (glucose syrup, coconut oil, alkalized cocoa, emulsifiers and dairy powders) and processed chocolate components point to industrial formulation and a texture engineered for consistency, typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 COOKIES
Servings per Container: 9
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars7g
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

WHEAT, FLOUR, COCONUT, OIL, GLUCOSE, SYRUP, SUGAR, COCOA, PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI, BITTERSWEET, CHOCOLATE, (CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, SUGAR), SOY, FLOUR, WHEY, POWDER, (MILK), NONFAT, DRY, MILK, BARLEY, MALT, EXTRACT, HAZELNUTS, LEAVENING, (SODIUM, HYDROGEN, CARBONATE,, DISODIUM, DIPHOSPHATE), SALT, SOY, LECITHIN, CONCENTRATED, APPLE, JUICE, SPICES, NATURAL, VANILLA, PODS..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • coconut 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 multiple industrial ingredients and additives (glucose syrup, coconut oil, alkalized cocoa, soy lecithin, dairy powders) and is a manufactured formulation rather than a single whole food, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Dark Chocolate Quadratini Cookies, 8.82 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? These cookies pack in some cocoa goodness and a bit of fiber, but they’re not exactly a health food. With 150 calories per serving and a moderate amount of sugar, they’re more of a delightful treat than a health powerhouse. Enjoy them as part of a balanced diet!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenientcomforting
$5.79
per package