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OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 13.29 oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 13.29 oz

Oreo
13.29 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
1g
Protein
14g
Sugars
130mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies (13.29 oz) sit squarely in the cookie aisle of mainstream American supermarkets — stacked on endcaps with other mass-market cookies, near family-size snack packs, graham crackers and cake mixes, and sometimes displayed by the checkout for impulse buys. They are positioned as an all-purpose treat: a lunchbox staple, a party or movie-night snack, an easy dessert ingredient for cheesecakes or ice cream mixes, and a quick sweet to dunk in milk. The Oreo brand leans on a century-old cultural foothold — iconic, nostalgic, and broadly marketed to families and kids — using playful imagery, seasonal tie-ins, and kid-friendly language to signal familiarity and fun. Packaging highlights include a resealable bag and claims like "made with real cocoa," but there are no organic or natural-product certifications; the look is bright and branded rather than health-focused. From a processing standpoint these cookies are made from refined and industrially treated ingredients (enriched wheat flour, hydrogenated or fractionated vegetable fats, high fructose corn syrup, emulsifiers, artificial flavoring), typical of highly processed snack foods. Sensory notes: two crisp, slightly bittersweet chocolate wafers sandwich a sweet, creamy vanilla filling — a satisfying contrast of crunchy exterior and smooth center, with a classic dunking ritual that reinforces tradition. The package’s easy-pull resealable tab supports on-the-go sharing and portioned snacking. Overall, Oreo functions as an indulgent, convenient staple in American grocery culture: instantly recognizable, heavily marketed, and built for versatile everyday snacking and nostalgic moments rather than for health-forward eating.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3
Servings per Container: 11
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium130mg6%
Total Carbohydrate25g9%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars13g26%
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:, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, SUGAR,, PALM, OIL,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA, AND/OR, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, SALT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, CHOCOLATE,, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR., 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
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 refined flours, high fructose corn syrup, industrial vegetable oils, emulsifiers and artificial flavors; ingredients and manufacturing indicate an ultra-processed product.

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Common Questions about OREO Chocolate Sandwich Cookies, 13.29 oz

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! OREOs are certainly a delicious treat, but they're not exactly a health food. With 160 calories and 14 grams of sugar per serving, they’re best enjoyed in moderation, especially if you're looking for something nutrient-dense.

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
holiday-baking
road-trip

Vibe:

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