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Fig Newmans, 10 OZ
desserts/cookies
📊 NOVA 4🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Fig Newmans, 10 OZ

NEWMANS OWN
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
1g
Protein
10g
Sugars
125mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
33
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Spot these in the cookie/snack aisle or tucked into lunchboxes and picnic bags — a shelf-stable, bite-sized take on the classic fig roll. The organic label and familiar shape give a nostalgic, slightly wholesome vibe, but the chewy texture and long shelf life reflect industrial processing. Ingredients like corn syrup, glycerin, xanthan gum, emulsifiers and "natural flavors" indicate formulation and additives typical of ultra-processed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 BARS
Servings per Container: 9
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium125mg5%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
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, BARLEY, FLOUR, ORGANIC, SUGAR, ORGANIC, FIGS, CORN, SYRUP, ORGANIC, CORN, FLOUR, ORGANIC, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR., ORGANIC, PALM, FRUIT, OIL, GLYCERIN, NATURAL, FLAVORS, LEAVENING, (SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), XANTHAN, GUM, SALT, SOY, LECITHIN..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm fruit 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (corn syrup, glycerin, xanthan gum, soy lecithin, natural flavors) and is a formulated, shelf-stable snack, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed foods).

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Common Questions about Fig Newmans, 10 OZ

Fig Newmans can be a tasty treat when enjoyed in moderation! With organic ingredients and no artificial sweeteners or preservatives, they offer a more wholesome option compared to many conventional cookies. Just remember, 'healthy' is relative—if you're looking for a sweet snack, these fit the bill, but they're still a dessert.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$4.99
per package