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Kids Chocolate Chip Cookies, 7.04 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free

Kids Chocolate Chip Cookies, 7.04 OZ

Mavericks
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
1g
Protein
5g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
26
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'll spot these Mavericks Kids Chocolate Chip Cookies in the cookie aisle or in lunchboxes and checkout displays — an easy grab for after-school snacks or quick treats. The vibe is nostalgic and indulgent, and the ingredient list (refined flour, palm oil, emulsifiers, chicory root fiber and 'natural flavors') plus a uniform, shelf-stable texture indicate industrial processing typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 8
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars5g
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

WHEAT, FLOUR, CANE, SUGAR, PALM, OIL, CHICORY, ROOT, FIBER, CHOCOLATE, CHIPS, (SUGAR,, UNSWEETENED, CHOCOLATE,, COCOA, BUTTER,, SOY, LECITHIN, [EMULSIFIER],, VANILLA, EXTRACT), NATURAL, FLAVORS, SALT, BAKING, SODA..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (refined oils, soy lecithin emulsifier, chicory root fiber, 'natural flavors') and is a ready-to-eat packaged snack, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Kids Chocolate Chip Cookies, 7.04 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of 'healthy.' These cookies pack in some fun with 110 calories per serving, and they contain some dietary fiber thanks to chicory root. They're not exactly a superfood, but in moderation, they can be a delightful treat, especially for kids!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
$5.29
per package