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Marcona Almonds, 4 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Marcona Almonds, 4 OZ

Mitica
Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
6
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d find this small bag in the gourmet snacks or cheese/charcuterie aisle or pulled out for a cocktail hour, picnic, or holiday platter. It reads indulgent and slightly upscale—rich, buttery Marcona almonds with a glossy oil coating and a salty finish. The short ingredient list (almonds, sunflower oil, sea salt) and oil-roasting imply simple industrial processing that alters texture (crisp, oil-enhanced mouthfeel) and points to a processed rather than ultraprocessed product.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 25 PIECES
Servings per Container: 4
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat17g22%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars2g
Protein6g
* 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

MARCONA, ALMONDS, SUNFLOWER, OIL, SEA, SALT..

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 almonds with added sunflower oil and sea salt and likely roasting/oil-coating—few ingredients and modest processing used to preserve/enhance flavor, consistent with NOVA group 3 (processed foods) rather than ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Marcona Almonds, 4 OZ

Absolutely! Marcona almonds are a great source of healthy fats, protein, and fiber. They can be a nutritious snack option, especially when compared to highly processed snacks loaded with added sugars and preservatives. Just remember, they’re calorie-dense, so enjoying them in moderation is key!

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$7.99
per package