Target, BROCCOLI & CHEESE BITES, BROCCOLI & CHEESE
* The % Daily Value 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.
Macronutrients
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| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 7.5 MG | 8% |
Minerals
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calcium, Ca | 125 MG | 10% | |
| Iron, Fe | 0.9 MG | 5% | |
| Sodium, Na | 812 MG | 35% |
Nutrition Highlights
- Good source of Sodium, Na (35% DV).
About BROCCOLI & CHEESE BITES, BROCCOLI & CHEESE
Market Pantry Broccoli & Cheese Bites are a frozen appetizer sold under Target Stores' entry-level private-label brand, Market Pantry. This product consists of broccoli florets and processed cheddar cheese encased in a seasoned wheat-based batter and breading, then par-fried before freezing for home oven preparation.
The dominant ingredients by weight are broccoli florets followed by pasteurized process cheddar cheese, which is produced from cultured milk, water, milkfat, skim milk, sodium phosphates, and salt with artificial coloring agents. The sharp cheddar cheese sauce component contains partially hydrogenated soybean oil, a legacy trans-fat-containing ingredient from a USDA formulation that predates the 2015 FDA GRAS revocation — consumers should be aware this trans fat source may be present. The batter includes soy protein isolate, dried egg whites, and synthetic dyes Yellow 5 and Red 40. The breading contains calcium propionate as a preservative and TBHQ (tert-butylhydroquinone) as an antioxidant used to extend shelf life. Allergens present include wheat, milk, soy, and eggs.
Each 100 grams delivers 225 calories, placing this product in the moderate-to-high calorie density range for a frozen vegetable-based snack. The macronutrient profile shows 26.25g carbohydrates, 8.75g fat, and 7.5g protein per 100g, with 1.2g dietary fiber. The product is not suitable for vegetarians due to processed dairy and chicken-derived broth components may be present, and it contains gluten from wheat flour. It is not appropriate for dairy-free or egg-free diets.
Ingredients
BROCCOLI FLORETS, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, WATER, MILKFAT, SKIM MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, ENZYMES), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEESE WHEY, WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HEXAMETA-PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ADDED COLOR [ANNATTO, CAROTENE, PAPRIKA]). BATTERED WITH WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG WHITES, YELLOW 5, RED 40. BREADED WITH BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DRIED WHEY, SALT, AND PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL (AS A PROCESSING AID). BREADED WITH ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SALT, SUGAR, YEAST, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SPICE, IODIZED, SALT, CARMEL COLOR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE (PRESERVATIVE), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA. PARFRIED WITH CLEAR LIQUID FRYING SHORTENING (FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL), DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE (ANTI-FOAM AGENT), TBHQ ANTI-OXIDANT (ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).
Dietary Information
Notable micronutrients in BROCCOLI & CHEESE BITES, BROCCOLI & CHEESE include Sodium, Na (35% DV). These nutrients play important roles in maintaining overall health and supporting essential bodily functions.
Calorie Breakdown
At 225 calories per 100 grams, BROCCOLI & CHEESE BITES, BROCCOLI & CHEESE gets 13% of its calories from protein, 47% from carbohydrates, and 35% from fat. This is moderately high, similar to many cooked grains and dairy products.
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