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Nabisco Crackers, Better Cheddars
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Crackers, Better Cheddars

Better Cheddars
6.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
3g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Better Cheddars (Nabisco) are a familiar, compact snack cracker — a thin, crisp, cheddar-flavored bite sold in a 6.5 oz box with an inner bag that often settles during shipping. You’ll find this product in the supermarket snack aisle alongside other crackers, cheese bakes, and family-size chip bags, often shelved near kids’ lunchbox snacks and party nibbles. It fits everyday occasions: quick grocery runs for pantry staples, back-to-school snack shopping, or filling a bowl for game-day and movie-night gatherings. The brand positions itself as a broadly appealing, value-oriented choice: slightly nostalgic for adults who remember the orange dust of childhood crackers, while marketed toward parents and kids with bright packaging, playful type, and a focus on cheesy flavor. Label copy often leans on “cheddar taste” or “made with real cheese” as a taste halo but lacks organic or certified natural claims; the box emphasizes convenience and flavor rather than health credentials. Processing context: these are mass-manufactured baked crackers made from enriched flour, vegetable oils, cheddar, and flavor extracts — a ready-to-eat industrial snack. Sensory notes: a dry, light snap gives way to a savory, slightly salty cheddar hit and a faint paprika/annatto color dust; pieces are bite-sized and convenient for fingers, school lunches, or communal bowls at parties. Rituals include packing into lunchboxes, dipping into spreads or soups, or mindless nibbling during TV time. Overall, it’s an affordable, comfort-oriented pantry staple in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 18.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
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

INGREDIENTS:, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, {VITAMIN, B1},, RIBOFLAVIN, {VITAMIN, B2},, FOLIC, ACID),, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, SALT,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, ENZYMES),, SALT,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT, (CONTAINS, BARLEY),, LEAVENING, (BAKING, SODA,, CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, YEAST),, PAPRIKA,, SPICE,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR).CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • soybean oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

This is an industrially formulated packaged snack made from refined enriched flour, vegetable oils, cheese concentrate, flavor extracts and additives, which fits the NOVA definition of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Crackers, Better Cheddars

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Better Cheddars are tasty and can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially as an occasional snack. They’re not necessarily loaded with nutrients, but if you’re looking for a crunchy treat to pair with your favorite dip or cheese, they can do the job!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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