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Organic Spiced Lentil Chili, 16.9 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Organic Spiced Lentil Chili, 16.9 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
370
Calories
20g
Protein
11g
Sugars
560mg
Sodium
17g
Fiber
73
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the natural/shelf-stable prepared meals area and pull it out for a quick weeknight dinner, meal-prep batch, or to top your emergency pantry during storm prep. It feels wholesome and comforting — a hearty, homey chili shortcut that leans healthy rather than indulgent. The long ingredient list is mostly whole vegetables, legumes, spices and simple culinary additives (potato starch, date paste), and the product is cooked and packaged ready-to-eat so expect a soft, stew-like texture typical of processed prepared meals rather than an ultra-processed formulation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories370
% Daily Value*
Total Fat2.5g3%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium560mg24%
Total Carbohydrate69g25%
Dietary Fiber17g61%
Total Sugars11g
Protein20g
* 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

FILTERED, WATER, DICED, TOMATOES, IN, JUICE*, (DICED, TOMATOES*,, TOMATO, JUICE*,, CITRIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, CHLORIDE), ONION*, RED, PEPPERS*, CHICKPEAS*, BLACK, BELUGA, LENTILS*, RED, LENTILS*, BROWN, LENTILS*, CARROT, JUICE*, TOMATO, PASTE*, POTATO, STARCH*, APPLE, CIDER, VINEGAR*, ONION, POWDER*, ONION, PUREE*, (ONIONS*,, FILTERED, WATER), GINGER, PUREE*, (GINGER*,, FILTERED, WATER), DATE, PASTE*, GARLIC, POWDER*, PAPRIKA*, SEA, SALT, FENUGREEK*, CHILI, POWDER*, (SPICES*,, SEA, SALT,, DEHYDRATED, GARLIC*), CORIANDER*, CAYENNE, PEPPER*, CUMIN*, CHIPOTLE*, BLACK, PEPPER*, GINGER*, CARDAMOM*, CLOVES*, TURMERIC*, CINNAMON*..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is best classified as NOVA 3 — a processed ready-to-eat meal made from whole foods and culinary ingredients with added salt, starches and vinegars. It lacks the industrial additives, artificial flavors or emulsifiers that characterize NOVA 4 ultra-processed foods, though it is cooked, blended and packaged for convenience.

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Common Questions about Organic Spiced Lentil Chili, 16.9 OZ

Absolutely! The Organic Spiced Lentil Chili is packed with protein and fiber, making it a filling option for a meal or snack. At 370 calories per serving, it offers a nutritious balance without being overly processed, especially compared to many canned soups that can be loaded with sodium and preservatives.

Perfect For

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storm-prep
movie-night

Vibe:

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$6.49
per package