OREO Thins Mint Crème Chocolate Sandwich Cookies
Why It Scored This Way
Weak nutritional value, significant processing, or both make this product less supportive of a health-focused diet.
- Sodium
- Added Sugar
- Fiber
Verdict
OREO Thins Mint Crème Chocolate Sandwich Cookies are a thinner, crispier take on the traditional mint-flavored sandwich cookie. Its main strength is low sodium, while its main tradeoff is high added sugar. Overall, this is a plant-based confection designed for those seeking a specific flavor profile.
How to Use This
Best kept to limited use within a balanced diet, in controlled portions and not as a routine choice. Pair them with a cup of herbal tea or a glass of unsweetened soy milk for a simple dessert plate.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition panel shows a high concentration of added sugars and refined calories with very little protein or fiber to balance the load. Saturated fat is present but moderate, while the sodium content is notably low for a packaged snack.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 6g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Sodium | 95mg | 4% |
| Dietary Fiber | <1g | 2% |
| Total Sugars | 12g | — |
| Added Sugars | 12g | 24% |
| Protein | 1g | — |
Ingredient Analysis
The cookies are formulated from a base of sugar, enriched wheat flour, and palm oil. The use of high fructose corn syrup, artificial flavors, and synthetic dyes like Yellow 5 Lake and Blue 1 Lake indicates a highly processed composition.
Ingredients
Sugar; Unbleached Enriched Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate [Vitamin B1], Riboflavin [Vitamin B2], Folic Acid); Palm Oil; Soybean and/or Canola Oil; Cocoa (Processed with Alkali); High Fructose Corn Syrup; Salt; Soy Lecithin; Baking Soda; Peppermint Oil; Chocolate; Yellow 5 Lake; Blue 1 Lake; Artificial Flavor.
