Brad's Kale, Original, Crunchy
Why It Scored This Way
Good overall nutrition gives this product clear value, though some processing or minor tradeoffs keep it from ranking higher.
- Saturated Fat
- Added Sugar
- Sodium
- Protein
Verdict
Brad's Kale, Original, Crunchy is a savory, plant-based snack made from dried greens and seeds. Its main strength is a simple formulation, while its main tradeoff is a relatively low nutrient density per serving. Overall, it serves as a light, savory accompaniment to more substantial meals.
How to Use This
Suitable for regular use a few times per week within a balanced diet, especially as part of a complete meal. Try it as a crunchy topper for a grain bowl or paired with hummus and sliced cucumbers on a snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The profile is characterized by low calories and an absence of saturated fat. While it provides a small amount of protein and fiber, the overall nutritional impact per serving is modest.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 70 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 5g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 210mg | 9% |
| Total Carbs | 6g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 1g | — |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 3g | — |
| Vitamin D | 0mcg | 0% |
| Calcium | 44mg | 4% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 184mg | 4% |
Ingredient Analysis
The product is built from a base of kale and sunflower seeds. The addition of a chickpea miso blend and a probiotic provides a savory flavor profile and functional elements within a moderately processed formulation.
Ingredients
Kale (Represents Organic Ingredients), Sunflower Seeds (Represents Organic Ingredients), Chickpea Miso (Represents Organic Ingredients), (Rice (Represents Organic Ingredients), Chickpeas (Represents Organic Ingredients), Sea Salt, Water, Koji Spores (Aspergillus Oryzae), Lemon Juice (Represents Organic Ingredients), Carrot (Represents Organic Ingredients), Onion (Represents Organic Ingredients), Garlic (Represents Organic Ingredients), Tomato (Represents Organic Ingredients), Himalayan Salt, Turmeric Powder (Represents Organic Ingredients), Ganeden BC30 (Bacillus Coagulans GBI-30 6086 (Probiotic).
