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Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers, 5 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free

Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers, 5 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
3g
Protein
0.99g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
51
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot this box in the Whole Foods snack or gluten-free aisle — a shelf-stable, almond-forward cracker marketed as a slightly healthier, savory snack for wine nights, lunchboxes, or cheese boards. It reads wholesome and artisanal but also indulgent and convenient. The presence of palm oil, modified tapioca starch, natural flavors and extracts suggests industrial processing to achieve a crisp texture, long shelf life, and consistent flavor.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 4.5
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat2g10%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Total Sugars0.99g
Protein3g
* 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

NUT, AND, SEED, MIX, (ALMOND, FLOUR,, SUNFLOWER, SEED, FLOUR,, FLAXSEED, MEAL), CASSAVA, FLOUR, TAPIOCA, STARCH, PALM, OIL, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH, NUTRITIONAL, YEAST, CREAM, NATURAL, FLAVOR, PAPRIKA, (COLOR), SEA, SALT, ONION, POWDER, LACTIC, ACID, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), YEAST, CITRIC, ACID, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (COLOR), GARLIC, POWDER, ROSEMARY, EXTRACT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • sunflower seed flour - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • palm oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • paprika (color) - Artificial coloring
  • paprika extract (color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

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?

Contains industrial ingredients and additives (modified tapioca starch, palm oil, natural flavors, acidulants/extracts) and is formulated for texture and shelf stability, characteristics of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers, 5 OZ

The Cheddar Almond Flour Crackers can be a tasty option for a snack, especially if you're looking for something gluten-free. They have a moderate calorie count and are low in sugar, but they're not particularly high in protein or fiber. So, while they're not a health food per se, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when paired with a protein-rich dip or some veggies!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip
weekend-brunch

Vibe:

wholesomeindulgentconvenientpractical
$4.99
per package