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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’ll find these bite‑size cheddar crackers in the organic/snack aisle or on a family grocery run when grabbing kid-friendly snacks. They give a nostalgic, playful snack vibe—easy, comforting, and made to appeal to kids and adults who remember cheesy crackers. The ingredient list and industrial additives (refined oils, leavening salts, “natural flavor” and acids) point to an ultraprocessed, shelf‑stable crunchy texture produced by industrial formulation rather than a simple homemade recipe.

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:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • sunflower seed oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monodiglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

Contains industrially formulated ingredients and additives (refined seed oils, leavening agents, citric acid, and natural flavors) and is a ready‑to‑eat product created through 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:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingplayful
$5.69
per package