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Cheese Puffs, 7 OZ
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Cheese Puffs, 7 OZ

BARBARAS BAKERY
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You’d spot this bright bag in the snack aisle or on a party table—an easy grab for movie nights, road trips, or kids’ lunchboxes. The airy crunch and concentrated cheesy hit feel nostalgic and indulgent, while the ingredient list and industrial puffing tell you it’s made for texture, flavor intensity, and shelf stability through industrial processing.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol4.99mg2%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate13g5%
Total Sugars2g
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

YELLOW, CORN, MEAL, EXPELLER, PRESSED, HIGH, OLEIC, OIL, (SUNFLOWER,, SAFFLOWER, AND/OR, CANOLA), AGED, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, [FOR, COLOR],, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, BUTTER, BLUE, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES), LACTIC, ACID, NATURAL, FLAVORS, ANNATTO, AND, PAPRIKA, EXTRACTS, (FOR, COLOR), TOCOPHEROLS, (ANTIOXIDANTS, TO, PRESERVE, FRESHNESS)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Safflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Annatto - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika - 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?

This is a ready-to-eat, industrially produced snack that relies on extrusion/puffing and includes processed ingredients and additives (natural flavors, tocopherols, refined high-oleic oils) typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cheese Puffs, 7 OZ

The Cheese Puffs can be a fun snack option, especially if you're looking for something crunchy and cheesy. At 150 calories per serving, they're not particularly high in nutrients, but they can fit into a balanced diet when enjoyed in moderation. Just remember, 'healthy' can mean different things to different people — it's all about context!

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$3.99
per package