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Harvest Lentil Soup, 24 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Harvest Lentil Soup, 24 OZ

Whole Foods Market Kitchens
Available at Whole Foods
190
Calories
9g
Protein
11g
Sugars
2100mg
Sodium
10g
Fiber
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this 24 oz Harvest Lentil Soup in the prepared foods case or soup aisle at Whole Foods — an easy grab for a busy weeknight, lunch at work, or a pantry-to-pot option on a chilly evening. It presents a wholesome, comforting vibe with rustic lentils and vegetables but the texture and very salty finish betray industrial smoothing and preservation. The presence of corn starch, xanthan gum, a broth concentrate with "natural flavor," and added palm oil suggests significant processing and formulation typical of ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 1
Calories190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat1g1%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium2100mg91%
Total Carbohydrate37g13%
Dietary Fiber10g36%
Total Sugars11g
Protein9g
* 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

WATER, ONIONS, DICED, TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID), LENTILS, CARROTS, CELERY, TOMATO, PASTE, CORNSTARCH, RED, WINE, VINEGAR, DILUTED, WITH, WATER, TO, 5%, ACIDITY, GARLIC, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, (NATURAL, FLAVOR,, WATER,, SALT,, OLIVE, OIL,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL,, XANTHAN, GUM), SEA, SALT, PARSLEY, CUMIN, SMOKED, PAPRIKA, PORCINI, MUSHROOM, POWDER, BLACK, PEPPER, BAY, LEAVES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • olive oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • natural flavor - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple industrial ingredients and additives (cornstarch, xanthan gum, broth concentrate with 'natural flavor', expeller pressed palm oil) and ready-to-heat formulation indicate NOVA 4 ultra-processed classification.

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Common Questions about Harvest Lentil Soup, 24 OZ

Absolutely! This soup is packed with lentils, carrots, and celery, providing a solid dose of protein and fiber, which are great for keeping you feeling full and satisfied. With only 190 calories per serving, it's a good option for a light meal or snack. Just keep in mind that the sodium content is on the higher side, so if you're watching your salt intake, enjoy it in moderation.

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