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Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Duoz Bacon & Cheddar
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Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Duoz Bacon & Cheddar

Cheez-It
12.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
220mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
132
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers Duoz Bacon & Cheddar lives on the grocery snack aisle, shelved with other crackers, party mixes, and chip brands and often sitting near family-sized chips and pretzel displays or seasonal game-day endcaps. It fits impulse buys for parties, tailgates, game nights, school lunch packing, road trips and quick pantry top-ups. The Cheez-It brand is presented as an all-American, nostalgic, mass-market snack marketed to families, kids and young adults who want bold, familiar flavors; this Duoz SKU leans into playful innovation by pairing smoky bacon notes with sharp cheddar. Label claims emphasize flavor and comfort rather than health — statements like made with 100% real cheese and pictures of cheese give a wholesome impression, but there is no organic or natural certification and the ingredient list includes artificial flavors, colors and preservatives. In plain terms this is a highly processed packaged cracker product made from enriched flour, vegetable oils, concentrated dairy ingredients and multiple flavoring and shelf-life additives. Sensory experience is a crunchy, sturdy bite with a buttery/crispy cracker base and a burst of savory, salty cheddar and smoky bacon seasoning; the dual-flavor concept may present alternating squares or a mixed appearance. Packaging is a cardboard box with an inner plastic bag that preserves crunch — a grab-and-fill ritual into bowls for gatherings, handful snacking at a desk or a quick lunchbox addition. Typical pairings include soft cheeses, beer, or soda, and the snack is used for shareable, casual occasions where convenience and flavor are prioritized over nutrition.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 26
Servings per Container: 12
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium220mg10%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
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:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (High, Oleic, Soybean,, Soybean,, Palm,, And/Or, Canola, With, Tbhq, For, Freshness),, White, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Cheese, Made, With, Skim, Milk, (Skim, Milk,, Whey, Protein,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Enzymes,, Annatto, Extract, Color)., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Maltodextrin,, Paprika, For, Color,, Whey,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Yeast,, Garlic, Powder,, Buttermilk,, Onion, Powder,, Yeast, Extract,, Vanilla, Beans,, Tomato, Powder,, Spice,, Baking, Soda,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors, (Including, Natural, Hickory, Smoke, Flavor),, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Annatto, Extract, Color,, Monterey, Jack, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Sugar,, Malic, Acid,, Spice, Extract,, Paprika, Extract, Color,, Citric, Acid,, Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6,, Turmeric, Extract, Color,, Soy, Lecithin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • High Oleic Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 product contains refined/enriched flour, multiple vegetable oils, flavor enhancers (MSG, disodium inosinate/guanylate), artificial and natural flavors, colors, preservatives (TBHQ) and other industrial additives, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, Duoz Bacon & Cheddar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? If you're looking for a tasty snack that's lower in sugar and relatively low in calories, it fits the bill. However, it does contain some seed oils and preservatives, which might not align with everyone's definition of health. So, it's great for a treat, but maybe not your daily go-to.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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