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Chocolate Chip Cookies, 10.5 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4

Chocolate Chip Cookies, 10.5 OZ

MATTS
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this pack in the cookie aisle or near checkout — a convenient, grab-and-go treat for lunchboxes, movie nights, or a quick sweet fix. It feels indulgent and a bit nostalgic, but the long ingredient list (multiple added sugars, industrial oils, emulsifiers, colorings and ‘natural flavors’) signals an ultra-processed product designed for uniform softness, strong sweetness and extended shelf life.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 COOKIE
Servings per Container: 10
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Total Sugars10g
Protein1g
* 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

FLOUR, CHOCOLATE, CHIPS, (SUGAR,, CHOCOLATE, LIQUOR,, COCOA, BUTTER,, SOY, LECITHIN), OILS, (PALM,, CANOLA, OIL), BROWN, SUGAR, INVERTED, CANE, SUGAR, EGGS, DATE, PASTE, (DATES,, WATER), CANE, SUGAR, WATER, SALT, CARAMEL, COLOR, APPLE, FIBER, NATURAL, VANILLA, AND, OTHER, NATURAL, FLAVORS, BAKING, SODA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm 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?

Multiple added sugars, refined flour, industrial vegetable oils, emulsifiers (soy lecithin), color and flavor additives indicate industrial formulations typical of NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed) designed for palatability and shelf stability.

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Common Questions about Chocolate Chip Cookies, 10.5 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be pretty subjective! These cookies are a delightful treat with 140 calories each, which isn't too outrageous for a sweet snack. They do have some sugar and fats, but if you're enjoying them as an occasional dessert rather than a daily staple, they can fit nicely into a balanced diet.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$4.99
per package