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Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws  Zesty Ranch
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Zesty Ranch

Sensible Portions
4.25 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
1g
Protein
1g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
65
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Zesty Ranch is a brightly packaged, air‑puffed potato-and-vegetable snack you’d spot in the supermarket snack aisle alongside chips, pretzels, popcorn and other kid-friendly packaged crisps. The 4.25 oz bag markets itself to health‑minded, convenience‑seeking shoppers: claims like “30% less fat than the leading potato chip,” “no artificial flavors, colors or preservatives,” “gluten free,” and “Non‑GMO” create a wholesome halo even though the product is a highly formulated snack. It’s positioned as a smarter everyday treat for parents packing lunchboxes, people grabbing something for movie night, or shoppers who want a perceived lighter alternative to classic potato chips. The straws’ tubular, straw‑like shape and colorful branding lean into kid appeal and snack‑time ritual — hollow, airy, crunchy bites that deliver a tangy, creamy ranch seasoning with a faint vegetable note from tomato and spinach powders. Packaging is a snack‑bag (non‑resealable in many cases) that emphasizes portion control (“38 straws per serving”) and convenience; the brand also points to TerraCycle recycling for eco messaging. Ingredients list shows potato starches and flours, concentrated vegetable powders, dairy powders and flavorings; in plain terms, this product is a processed, factory‑made savory snack rather than a whole food. Typical uses include lunchboxes, after‑school snacks, road trips, tailgates and casual entertaining where easy, handheld crunch is desired. The eating experience is light and crunchy with a bold ranch tang, and the product’s marketing balances a playful, family‑friendly tone with “better‑for‑you” claims to appeal to value‑and‑health oriented consumers.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 38.0
Servings per Container: 5
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Veggie, Straws, (Potato, Starch,, Potato, Flour,, Corn, Starch,, Tomato, Paste,, Spinach, Powder,, Salt,, Potassium, Chloride,, Sugar,, Beetroot, Powder, [Color],, Turmeric,, Canola, Oil, and/or, Safflower, Oil, and/or, Sunflower, Oil,, Buttermilk,, Coconut, Oil,, Garlic, Powder,, Natural, Flavors,, Yeast, Extract,, Onion, Powder,, Tomato, Powder,, Dextrose,, Sour, Cream, [Cream,, Nonfat, Milk,, Culture,, Cultured, Nonfat, Milk,, Citric, Acid,, Lactic, Acid],, Spices, [Including, Celery, Seeds],, Paprika,, Vinegar,, Malic, Acid,, Sodium, Caseinate)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sodium Caseinate - Processed emulsifier
  • Beetroot Powder - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The ingredient list shows industrially processed components (potato/corn starches, concentrated vegetable powders, dairy powders, natural flavors, yeast extract and additives) and the product is a ready-to-eat formulation typical of NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Sensible Portions Garden Veggie Straws Zesty Ranch

The Garden Veggie Straws Zesty Ranch can be a fun snack option, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. They’re lower in sugar and have some veggie ingredients, but they're also processed and contain oils. If you’re looking for a balanced diet, enjoy these as an occasional treat rather than a staple.

Perfect For

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

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