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Classic Coleslaw
prepared-foods/prepared-soups-salads
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Classic Coleslaw

WHOLE FOODS MARKET
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
1g
Protein
4g
Sugars
390mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
27
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd grab this prepacked coleslaw from the refrigerated deli or salad aisle for BBQs, potlucks, or as a quick sandwich side. It gives a nostalgic, comforting vibe — the creamy, slightly sweet slaw that recalls backyard gatherings — while being very convenient. The smooth, stable texture and ingredients like xanthan gum, corn starch, dried egg yolk and refined oil reveal a formulated, industrial dressing rather than a simple homemade mix.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 4 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium390mg17%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars4g
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

Green, Cabbage, Coleslaw, Dressing, (canola, oil,, water,, apple, cider, vinegar,, sugar,, salt,, dried, egg, yolk,, vinegar,, spice,, lemon, juice, concentrate,, corn, starch,, xanthan, gum), Carrot, Sea, Salt..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - 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?

The product contains industrial ingredients and additives (canola oil, sugar, dried egg yolk, corn starch, xanthan gum) and a formulated dressing, indicating ultra-processed characteristics consistent with NOVA 4.

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Common Questions about Classic Coleslaw

It really depends on what you're comparing it to! With 150 calories per serving and a balance of fats and carbs, this coleslaw can fit into a variety of diets. It’s not a superfood, but it can be a tasty side that adds crunch and flavor to your meals.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomforting
$5.49
per package