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Organic Cheddar Chicks Cheese Crackers, 1 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌿 Organic

Organic Cheddar Chicks Cheese Crackers, 1 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
140
Calories
2g
Protein
250mg
Sodium
0.99g
Fiber
48
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this 1 oz box in the cracker/snack aisle or in a kid’s lunchbox — an easy grab for after-school snacks, road trips, or party platters. The product reads playful and nostalgic (cheese-flavored chicks) while the organic label gives it a mildly wholesome vibe; the uniform crunch and long shelf-life reflect industrial processing. Ingredients like refined oils, leavening agents, and “natural flavor” point to significant manufacturing steps typical of ultraprocessed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SNACK
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol4.99mg2%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Dietary Fiber0.99g4%
Protein2g
* 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

ORGANIC, WHEAT, FLOUR, ORGANIC, HIGHLY, REFINED, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, ORGANIC, EXPELLER, PRESSED, SUNFLOWER, SEED, OIL, ORGANIC, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (ORGANIC, PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SEA, SALT,, BACTERIAL, CULTURE,, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES), LEAVENING, (AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE), SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVOR, YEAST, CITRIC, ACID, ORGANIC, ANNATTO, (COLOR), ORGANIC, ONION, POWDER, MICROBIAL, ENZYMES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • organic highly refined soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • organic expeller pressed sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • organic annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

The cracker contains refined vegetable oils, industrial leavening agents, and added ‘natural flavor’ and stabilizing ingredients indicative of industrial formulations and multi-step processing, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Organic Cheddar Chicks Cheese Crackers, 1 OZ

When we talk about health, it really depends on your personal goals and dietary needs. These crackers are organic and free from added sugars, which is a plus! However, they do contain seed oils and aren't particularly high in protein or fiber, so they might not be the best choice if you're looking to fill up or boost your nutrient intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night
game-day-prep

Vibe:

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$5.69
per package