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Chesapeake Bay Shrimp Salad
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free🌿 Organic

Chesapeake Bay Shrimp Salad

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
100
Calories
11g
Protein
610mg
Sodium
89
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Found in the prepared foods/deli case at Whole Foods, this Chesapeake Bay Shrimp Salad is the grab-and-go seafood option for a light lunch, sandwich filling, or picnic spread. It reads fresh and summery — a nostalgic seafood deli vibe — but the creamy texture and shelf-stable dressing (pre-made vegan mayo with xanthan gum and other formulation ingredients) point to industrial processing and formulated ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol100mg33%
Sodium610mg27%
Total Carbohydrate3g1%
Protein11g
* 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

Shrimp, Celery, Seafood, Dressing, (vegan, mayo, [expeller, pressed, sunflower, seed, oil,, water,, distilled, vinegar,, cane, sugar,, salt,, lemon, juice,, xanthan, gum,, vinegar,, chickpea, flour,, garlic, powder,, ground, mustard, seed],, organic, dijon, mustard, [organic, apple, cider, vinegar,, water,, organic, mustard, seed,, sea, salt,, organic, spices],, lemon,, chesapeake, bay, seasoning, [sea, salt,, organic, paprika,, organic, celery, seed,, organic, onion,, organic, black, pepper,, organic, garlic,, organic, cayenne,, organic, rice, concentrate,, organic, bay, leaf,, organic, cinnamon,, organic, mace,, organic, clove,, organic, allspice],, lemon), Red, Onion, Lemon, Parsley, Organic, Celery, Seeds, Flake, Coarse, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • expeller pressed sunflower seed oil - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This ready-to-eat, commercially prepared salad contains industrial formulations and additives (emulsified vegan mayo, xanthan gum, stabilized dressings and flavor blends), which are hallmarks of ultra-processed foods (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Chesapeake Bay Shrimp Salad

The Chesapeake Bay Shrimp Salad can be considered a healthy option, especially if you’re looking for a high-protein meal with just 100 calories per serving. It’s packed with shrimp, providing a good source of protein, and is low in sugar. However, like any prepared food, it’s best enjoyed as part of a balanced diet.

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientwholesomeindulgent
$19.99
per package