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Caramelized Pecans, 4.41 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Caramelized Pecans, 4.41 OZ

Mitica
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
2g
Protein
7g
Sugars
5mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
4
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this bag in the snacks or gourmet nut aisle, on cheese-board displays, or in seasonal gift sections—ideal for topping salads, decorating desserts, or nibbling during a cozy movie night. It gives an indulgent, slightly nostalgic vibe, the sort of sweet, crunchy treat pulled out for guests or holiday baking. The short ingredient list (pecans, sugar, sunflower oil) and caramelized texture suggest a simple sugar-coated processing step that creates a crunchy, sticky shell rather than the multi-ingredient formulations typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium5mg0%
Total Carbohydrate9g3%
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

PECANS, SUGAR, SUNFLOWER, OIL..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Contains whole nuts plus added culinary ingredients (sugar and oil) and is candy-coated, so it's a processed product (NOVA 3); it lacks the additives and industrial formulations that characterize ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Caramelized Pecans, 4.41 OZ

The caramelized pecans can be a tasty snack option, but 'healthy' is a bit subjective. They’re a decent source of healthy fats thanks to the pecans, but they do contain added sugar, which means moderation is key. If you’re looking for a quick energy boost or a sweet treat, they can fit into a balanced diet!

Perfect For

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weekend-brunch
movie-night

Vibe:

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$9.99
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