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From The Ground Up Cauliflower Stalks Cheddar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

From The Ground Up Cauliflower Stalks Cheddar

Real Food From the Ground Up
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
31
Ingredients

What You Should Know

From The Ground Up Cauliflower Stalks Cheddar is presented as a small-batch, veggie-forward snack aimed at shoppers who want a savory alternative to conventional chips. You'd most often find it in the frozen-appetizer or refrigerated-snack section, shelved near other vegetable-based appetizers, frozen cauliflower bites, and plant-based finger foods — sometimes also cross-merchandised near healthier kids' snacks. It fits quick shopping trips for weeknight dinners, grab-and-go lunchboxes, game-day spreads, and movie-night snacking. The brand leans into a wholesome, back-to-basics positioning: “Real Food From the Ground Up” signals natural origins and appeals to millennial parents and health-conscious shoppers who want vegetable-forward snacks without sacrificing convenience. Packaging typically uses bright, family-friendly graphics and calls out vegetable ingredients and “from the ground up” language; the ingredient list highlights recognizable plants, though there’s no explicit organic certification listed. On the label you’ll often see health-halo cues — “real,” “veggie,” and sometimes “simple ingredients” — plus kid-oriented imagery to make it approachable. In plain terms, the product is a formed snack made from real vegetables and starches with added flavoring and processing steps to create the cheddar-like taste and crisp-chewy texture. Expect a crunchy exterior with a slightly airy, tender interior and a pronounced savory, cheesy note; the 4 oz package is single-serve or small-share, often eaten out of the bag or with a quick dip. The ritual is casual: tossed on a party platter, packed into a lunchbox, or pulled from the freezer for a fast, flavorful snack that feels satisfying and a bit indulgent while marketed as a “better-for-you” option.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 24.0
Servings per Container: 4
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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

Cassava,, Sunflower, Oil,, Cauliflower,, Parboiled, Rice,, Rice, Flour,, Sorghum,, Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice,, Salt,, Natural, Flavors,, Maltodextrin,, Vegetable, Blend, (Spinach,, Broccoli,, Carrot,, Tomato,, Beet,, Shiitake, Mushroom),, Paprika, Extract,, Lactic, Acid, (Flavor)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrial ingredients (maltodextrin, natural flavors), added oils, and reformulation into a ready-to-eat shaped snack indicate ultra-processed status despite vegetable ingredients.

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Common Questions about From The Ground Up Cauliflower Stalks Cheddar

The Cauliflower Stalks Cheddar can be a healthier snack option compared to traditional potato chips, especially if you're looking for something lower in sugar and calories. With 140 calories per serving and minimal added sugars, it's a decent choice for a crunchy snack. However, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people, so it really depends on your dietary goals and preferences!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school

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