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Nabisco Fig Newton's, 10 Oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Nabisco Fig Newton's, 10 Oz

Newtons
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
100
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nabisco Fig Newton's 10 oz sits on the cookie and snack aisle, often shelved near other packaged cookies, fruit bars, and kid-friendly lunchbox items. You might also spot it close to breakfast biscuits and toaster pastries because it is marketed as a portable snack that doubles as a quick morning bite. These soft, square fig-filled cookies are built for convenience: individually wrapped or sold in a resealable pack for tossing into a purse, briefcase, or school lunch. Occasions for purchase include back-to-school shopping, road trips, and busy mornings when a grab-and-go breakfast is needed. The Newtons brand leans on nostalgia and simple fruit imagery, appealing to parents who remember the cookie from childhood and want an easy treat for kids; marketing emphasizes family-friendly convenience and classic comfort. Labeling plays up ‘‘made with real fruit,’’ whole grain content per serving, and the absence of high fructose corn syrup — all health-halo cues that suggest a better-for-you snack despite its packaged nature; there is no organic certification and the packaging uses familiar branding rather than specialist natural or organic claims. In plain terms, these cookies are produced with industrial processes and include added sweeteners, oils, preservatives, and flavorings. Sensory experience is chewy and soft with a slightly pasty fig filling, a subtle wheat cookie exterior, and a lightly sweet, mildly fruity aroma; the square cookie ritual is about tearing open a pack and eating by hand. The resealable pouch and predictable texture make Newtons a dependable, comfort-oriented option in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2
Servings per Container: 10
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2g3%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars8g16%
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

INGREDIENTS:, FIGS,, WHOLE, GRAIN, WHEAT, FLOUR,, INVERT, SUGAR,, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, {VITAMIN, B1},, RIBOFLAVIN, {VITAMIN, B2},, FOLIC, ACID),, CORN, SYRUP,, SUGAR,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, PALM, OIL,, SALT,, BAKING, SODA,, CALCIUM, LACTATE,, MALIC, ACID,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SODIUM, BENZOATE, (ADDED, TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS),, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, SULFUR, DIOXIDE, [(SULFITES), ADDED, TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS]., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • sodium benzoate - Synthetic preservative
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Preservative

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives such as corn syrup, invert sugar, refined oils, sodium benzoate, artificial flavor, and sulfites, indicating ultra-processed food status under NOVA.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Fig Newton's, 10 Oz

Well, that really depends on what your definition of 'healthy' is! Fig Newtons can be a fun snack option, especially if you're looking for something sweet without diving into a candy bar. They're not packed with nutrients, but they do have whole grain flour and figs as the first ingredients, which is a plus. Just keep in mind they do contain added sugars, so moderation is key!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
breakfast-on-the-go

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
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