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Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookie, 4.6 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookie, 4.6 OZ

MAXINES HEAVENLY COOKIES
Available at Whole Foods
210
Calories
2g
Protein
13g
Sugars
115mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these chocolate creme sandwich cookies in the snack aisle or the natural/health-food section, often picked up as an on-the-go treat or a lunchbox sweet. They give a nostalgic, indulgent vibe while also signaling a 'better-for-you' positioning (gluten-free oat flour, organic sweeteners); however the creamy filling, added emulsifiers, refined sweeteners and multiple processed oils indicate a highly formulated texture and extended shelf-life typical of ultraprocessed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 COOKIE
Servings per Container: 3
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium115mg5%
Total Carbohydrate24g9%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars13g
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

COOKIES, (GLUTEN, FREE, OAT, FLOUR*,, ORGANIC, COCONUT, SUGAR,, SUSTAINABLE, PALM, OIL,, DATES,, COCONUT, OIL,, WATER,, PREBIOTIC, ACACIA, FIBER,, COCOA,, FLAXSEED, MEAL,, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN,, CHOCOLATE, EXTRACT,, MOLASSES,, VANILLA, EXTRACT,, MUSHROOM, EXTRACT,, BAKING, POWDER,, SEA, SALT,, BAKING, SODA), CREME, FILLING, (SUSTAINABLE, PALM, OIL,, POWDERED, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, COCONUT, NECTAR,, COCOA,, TAPIOCA, STARCH,, PREBIOTIC, ACACIA, FIBER,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, SALT)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

This is a multi-component, ready-to-eat product with industrial ingredients and additives (sustainable palm oil, powdered sugar, tapioca starch, sunflower lecithin, natural flavors, prebiotic fibers) and a formulated cream filling, which are characteristic of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Chocolate Creme Sandwich Cookie, 4.6 OZ

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, depending on what you're comparing it to. These cookies are vegan and gluten-free, which makes them a great option for those with specific dietary needs. However, they do contain added sugars and fats, so while they can be a nice treat, moderation is key!

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

indulgentnostalgicconvenient
$5.19
per package