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Garden Salsa Multigrain Snack, 7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Garden Salsa Multigrain Snack, 7 OZ

Sun Chips
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
63
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this 7 oz bag on the chip aisle or grabbed for a movie night, picnic, or casual get-together — marketed as a multigrain, garden-salsa alternative to traditional chips. The vibe is nostalgic and convenient: familiar crunchy snack comfort with a health-forward whole-grain look, but the bright, uniform seasoning and long shelf life betray industrial formulation. The ingredient list (processed cheeses, maltodextrin, whey protein concentrate, natural flavors and multiple oils) and the engineered texture point to a highly processed, shelf-stable snack typical of NOVA 4.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars2g
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

WHOLE, CORN, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL, WHOLE, WHEAT, BROWN, RICE, FLOUR, WHOLE, OAT, FLOUR, SUGAR, TOMATO, POWDER, SALT, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), DEXTROSE, BUTTERMILK, ONION, POWDER, WHEY, YEAST, EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, (MADE, FROM, CORN), ROMANO, CHEESE, (PART-SKIM, COW'S, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE, NATURAL, FLAVORS, CORN, OIL, SPICES, (INCLUDING, JALAPENO, PEPPER), CITRIC, ACID, PAPRIKA, EXTRACTS, AND, LACTIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

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

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 industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, whey protein concentrate, natural flavors, processed cheeses) and is formulated for consistent texture and long shelf life, characteristics of ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) foods.

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Common Questions about Garden Salsa Multigrain Snack, 7 OZ

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? For a snack, these chips pack a decent crunch with 2 grams of fiber and only 2 grams of sugar, which is pretty good in the snack world. Just remember, they’re not a meal replacement, so think of them as a fun addition to a balanced diet rather than a health food.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientindulgentcomforting
$4.79
per package