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Nabisco Oreo Thins Mint Family Size
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Oreo Thins Mint Family Size

Oreo
11.78 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
12g
Sugars
95mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Nabisco Oreo Thins Mint Family Size sits on supermarket shelves in the cookie and snack aisle, usually near other sandwich cookies, packaged snacks, and seasonal candy displays. You’ll spot it alongside classic Oreos, thin cookie variants, and mint-flavored confections. It’s a grab-and-go item for family grocery runs, after-school snack restocks, movie-night shopping, road trips, and party platters. The brand leans heavily on nostalgia and mass appeal — Oreo is positioned as an iconic, playful American cookie brand that targets families, kids, and adults who remember dunking cookies in milk. Marketing emphasizes fun, sharing, and variety (thin format, flavor twists), while the Family Size signals value and bulk convenience. Labeling leans on friendly cues rather than health claims: “made with real cocoa” and bright minty imagery on the package, but there are no organic or natural certifications; artificial colors and flavors are present and allergen notices for wheat and soy are clear. In plain language, this is a highly processed, packaged sweet treat created using refined flours, added sugars, industrial oils, emulsifiers, colorants, and flavor additives. Sensory details: the cookies are thin and crisp with a delicate crunch, a cool mint-flavored creme center, and a lingering chocolate-cocoa note; the family-size bag is resealable with an easy-pull tab to keep crispness between snacks. Rituals include dunking in milk, sharing at gatherings, packing in lunchboxes, or snacking straight from the bag. It’s designed for convenience, predictability, and broad appeal rather than artisanal or whole-food eating occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Sodium95mg4%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars12g
Added Sugars12g24%
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:, SUGAR,, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, PALM, OIL,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, COCOA, (PROCESSED, WITH, ALKALI),, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, SALT,, SOY, LECITHIN,, BAKING, SODA,, PEPPERMINT, OIL,, CHOCOLATE,, YELLOW, 5, LAKE,, BLUE, 1, LAKE,, 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
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

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 (refined flour, high fructose corn syrup, hydrogenated-type oils, emulsifiers, artificial colors/flavors), consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Oreo Thins Mint Family Size

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' These cookies are definitely a treat, with 12 grams of added sugars per serving. If you’re looking for a snack that’s nutrient-dense, you might want to keep these for special occasions rather than everyday munching.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
back-to-school

Vibe:

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