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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, 16 OZ
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Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, 16 OZ

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Available at Whole Foods
200
Calories
6g
Protein
11g
Sugars
470mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
30
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this in the refrigerated prepared-meals or pasta section at Whole Foods — an easy grab for a weeknight dinner or casual lunch. It reads comforting and slightly indulgent: pillowy potato gnocchi in a simple tomato sauce with melted mozzarella evokes a homemade, nostalgic vibe. The product is pre-cooked and packaged for convenience, so the texture is uniform and sauce-integrated; ingredients are recognizable with no obvious industrial additives, suggesting a processed but not heavily ultra-processed item.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 3
Calories200
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol4.99mg2%
Sodium470mg20%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars11g
Protein6g
* 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

COOKED, GNOCCHI, (DURUM, WHEAT, SEMOLINA,, POTATOES,, WATER,, SALT), TOMATO, PULP, TOMATOES, MOZZARELLA, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, RENNET), EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, WHITE, ONION, SUGAR, BASIL, SALT, GARLIC, CHILE, PEPPER..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • extra virgin olive 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:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from recognizable culinary ingredients (gnocchi, tomato, cheese, olive oil) and sold as a ready-to-heat prepared meal, it is processed and packaged for convenience but lacks the typical industrial additives and formulations that define ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Gnocchi alla Sorrentina, 16 OZ

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! With about 200 calories per serving and a decent balance of carbs and protein, it can fit into a balanced meal. Just keep in mind it's not loaded with veggies, so pairing it with a side salad can boost the nutritional profile!

Perfect For

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meal-prep-sunday
movie-night

Vibe:

comfortingconvenientnostalgic
$3.99
per package