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Brussels & Kale Slaw
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Brussels & Kale Slaw

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
210
Calories
7g
Protein
4g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
4g
Fiber
56
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this in the refrigerated prepared foods or salad case at Whole Foods—an easy grab-and-go slaw for weeknight dinners, picnics, or potlucks. It reads fresh and wholesome thanks to visible veggies and Parmesan, but the creamy dressing and stabilizer give it a smooth, uniform texture and long fridge-ready convenience. Those features (canola oil, added sugar, xanthan gum, prepared Dijon) are typical hints of industrial processing despite the whole-ingredient vibe.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
Dietary Fiber4g14%
Total Sugars4g
Protein7g
* 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

Brussels, &, Kale, Slaw, (brussels, sprouts,, brussels, sprout, and, kale, dressing, [canola, oil,, water,, dijon, mustard, (distilled, vinegar,, water,, mustard, seed,, sea, salt,, white, wine,, citric, acid,, turmeric,, spices),, extra, virgin, olive, oil,, sugar,, lemon, juice, concentrate,, honey,, garlic,, salt,, black, pepper,, xanthan, gum],, celery,, carrot,, parmesan, cheese, [pasteurized, milk,, cheese, cultures,, salt,, enzymes],, almonds,, kale)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

This ready-to-eat packaged salad contains industrially formulated components (processed dressing with canola oil, sugar, and xanthan gum) and additives that indicate ultra-processing rather than simple culinary preparation.

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Common Questions about Brussels & Kale Slaw

That really depends on what you're comparing it to! With 4 grams of dietary fiber and 7 grams of protein per serving, it offers a nice balance of nutrients. It’s not exactly a superfood, but it's a tasty way to add some veggies to your meal, especially if you’re looking for something quick and easy.

Perfect For

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Vibe:

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$9.99
per package