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Wonderful Pistachio Chili Roasted
Produce
📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Wonderful Pistachio Chili Roasted

Wonderful
5.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
6g
Protein
2g
Sugars
240mg
Sodium
3g
Fiber
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Wonderful Pistachio Chili Roasted is a shelf-stable 5.5-ounce bag of shelled, chili-flavored pistachios you’d typically find in the grocery snack aisle, placed with other nuts, trail mixes, and savory party snacks — often near single-serve chips and dried fruit. It reads like a cross between a pantry staple and a party accessory: marketed as a smart, healthy choice that highlights farm origin (California’s San Joaquin Valley) and sustainable orchard practices, yet the front label also cues indulgence with spicy chili imagery and “no shells” convenience. This positioning appeals to busy, health-aware adults who want a premium, slightly adventurous snack—people who appreciate whole nuts but like a bold, convenience-ready twist. The package carries health-halo language in its marketing copy (references to being “smart” and farm-grown) and uses the word “natural” in its ingredient list; there is no organic certification displayed. Processing context: a roasted and seasoned snack made from a whole nut but finished with added oil, sugars, acids and flavorings. Sensory details: crunchy, dense pistachio meat coated in a tangy-sweet chili seasoning that delivers a warm heat and savory umami from yeast extract, with subtle vinegar and garlic notes; the bag is a grab-and-go format meant for hand-to-mouth snacking, sharing from a bowl at a party, or tucking into a tote for a road trip. Rituals include movie-night nibbling, adding a salty-spicy kick to picnic bowls, or keeping a small portion as a protein-rich desk snack.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.5 cup
Servings per Container: 6
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat13g17%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate6g2%
Dietary Fiber3g11%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
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

Pistachios,, Sunflower, Oil,, Salt,, Sugar,, Citric, Acid,, Malic, Acid,, Red, Tabasco, Pepper,, Garlic, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Vinegar,, Paprika, and, Turmeric, Extracts,, Natural, Flavor..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower 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:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is classified as ultra-processed because the whole pistachios are roasted and finished with added industrial ingredients and additives (sunflower oil, sugars, acids, yeast extract, natural flavors and color extracts) typical of NOVA 4 products.

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Common Questions about Wonderful Pistachio Chili Roasted

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These spicy little nuggets pack a good amount of protein and fiber, making them a satisfying snack. However, they do contain added sugars and a bit of sodium, so if you're watching those, it's worth keeping an eye on portion sizes.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

Vibe:

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