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Chocolate Cake w Strawberry Sandwich Cremes, 13 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Chocolate Cake w Strawberry Sandwich Cremes, 13 OZ

NEWMANS OWN
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
43
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the snack or cookie aisle or grab it from the pantry for lunchboxes, quick snacks, or an easy party platter. It reads indulgent and a bit nostalgic — like a store-bought sandwich cookie with a childhood vibe — while the organic label softens its image. The ingredient list (invert syrup, emulsifier soy lecithin, processed-with-alkali cocoa, natural flavors and shelf-stable vegetable oils) and uniform soft texture point to industrial formulation typical of ultra-processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 COOKIES
Servings per Container: 13
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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

ORGANIC, UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, ORGANIC, POWDERED, SUGAR, (ORGANIC, SUGAR,, ORGANIC, CORNSTARCH), ORGANIC, SUGAR, ORGANIC, PALM, FRUIT, OIL, SUNFLOWER, OIL, (EXPELLER, PRESSED), COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI), NATURAL, FLAVORS, ORGANIC, INVERT, SYRUP, SODIUM, BICARBONATE, UNSWEETENED, CHOCOLATE, SALT, SOY, LECITHIN, VEGETABLE, JUICE, FOR, COLOR, CITRIC, ACID.

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower 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 organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is a ready-to-eat packaged cake composed of processed ingredients, added sweeteners, emulsifiers and flavorings designed for shelf stability and consistent texture — characteristics of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Chocolate Cake w Strawberry Sandwich Cremes, 13 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! This treat is made with organic ingredients, which is a plus, but it does have some sugar and fats. It's a fun dessert for an occasional indulgence, but if you're looking for everyday snacks, you might want to balance it out with something more nutrient-dense.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
$6.99
per package