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WHOLE FOODS KITCHENS Minestrone Soup, 24 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

WHOLE FOODS KITCHENS Minestrone Soup, 24 OZ

Whole Foods Market Kitchens
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
6g
Protein
3g
Sugars
690mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
97
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd pick up this 24 oz Whole Foods Kitchens Minestrone in the prepared foods fridge or grab-and-go section for an easy weeknight meal or to warm on a chilly day. It reads comforting and rustic — like a pantry classic — but delivers convenient, ready-to-serve appeal. The mix of whole vegetables and legumes with industrial ingredients (xanthan gum, 'natural flavor', broth concentrate and refined oils) explains a stable, smooth texture and signals ultra-processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 CUP
Servings per Container: 3
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium690mg30%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars3g
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

WATER, GROUND, TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID), GREAT, NORTHERN, BEANS, YELLOW, SQUASH, DICED, TOMATOES, (TOMATOES,, TOMATO, JUICE,, SALT,, CITRIC, ACID), DITALINI, PASTA, (UNBLEACHED, DURUM, WHEAT, SEMOLINA,, EGG, WHITES), CELERY, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), ONIONS, CARROTS, WHITE, WINE, (CONTAINS, SULFITING, AGENTS), ESCAROLE, TOMATO, PASTE, FENNEL, EXTRA, VIRGIN, OLIVE, OIL, BROTH, CONCENTRATE, (NATURAL, FLAVOR,, WATER,, SALT,, OLIVE, OIL,, EXPELLER, PRESSED, PALM, OIL,, XANTHAN, GUM), BASIL, SEA, SALT, OIL, (EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, AND/OR, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SAFFLOWER, SEED, OIL, AND/OR, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, OIL), LEMON, JUICE, GARLIC, FENNEL, SEED, RED, PEPPER, FLAKES, BAY, LEAVES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • safflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • natural flavor - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although it contains recognizable ingredients (tomatoes, beans, vegetables, pasta), the presence of industrial additives and formulations—xanthan gum, natural flavors, broth concentrate, and refined/expeller-pressed oils—along with being a ready-to-eat manufactured product is consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about WHOLE FOODS KITCHENS Minestrone Soup, 24 OZ

The Minestrone Soup can be a healthy option depending on your dietary needs. With 140 calories per cup and a decent amount of fiber from the beans and veggies, it's a comforting choice for a light meal. Just keep in mind that it's not a low-sodium food, so if you’re watching your salt intake, you may want to enjoy it in moderation.

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$8.49
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