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Classic Beef Chili, 24 OZ
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📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Classic Beef Chili, 24 OZ

Whole Foods Market Kitchens
Available at Whole Foods
270
Calories
18g
Protein
6g
Sugars
530mg
Sodium
8g
Fiber
71
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this 24 oz Whole Foods Market Kitchens Classic Beef Chili in the prepared meals or canned soups/ready-meals area, grabbed for a quick weeknight dinner, game-day spread, or storm-prep pantry. It feels comforting and homey—hearty, slightly nostalgic of a bowl-of-chili dinner—but built for convenience. The ingredient list is dominated by recognizable whole foods (beef, beans, tomatoes, peppers) while added oils, cornstarch and broth concentrates (and a “natural flavor”) give a smooth, stable texture and point to commercial processing consistent with a processed ready meal.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 8 oz
Servings per Container: 3
Calories270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat15g19%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol50mg17%
Sodium530mg23%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Dietary Fiber8g29%
Total Sugars6g
Protein18g
* 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

Beef, Chili, (ground, beef,, red, kidney, beans,, water,, onions,, ground, tomatoes, [tomatoes,, sea, salt,, citric, acid],, roasted, poblano, peppers,, hatch, green, chiles, [roasted, green, chile, peppers,, capsicum],, molasses,, dried, pasilla, chile, peppers,, expeller, pressed, sunflower, seed, oil, and/or, expeller, pressed, safflower, seed, oil,, beef, flavor, broth, concentrate, [beef, stock,, natural, flavor,, salt,, beef, fat],, tomato, paste,, ancho, chile, powder,, cumin,, garlic,, sea, salt,, coriander,, jalapeno, peppers,, cornstarch,, black, pepper,, oregano,, cloves)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
No Seed Oil

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

This is a commercially prepared, ready-to-eat meal made mostly from whole ingredients but includes processed concentrates, added oils, starch and a natural flavor; those features align with NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about Classic Beef Chili, 24 OZ

The Classic Beef Chili packs a protein punch with 18 grams per serving, plus it's high in fiber with 8 grams, which can help keep you feeling full and satisfied. It's a hearty option for a meal, but remember that 'healthy' is subjective; it depends on your dietary needs and preferences. If you're looking for something quick and filling, this chili can fit the bill!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
storm-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

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$9.49
per package