
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, White Cheddar
What You Should Know
Cheez-It White Cheddar Baked Snack Crackers are a familiar sight in the supermarket snack aisle, shelved alongside other cheese crackers, mainstream chip brands and family-oriented party mixes. Packaged in a bright, branded 7 oz box (with an inner plastic bag), the product leans on a clear sensory promise: small, toasted square crackers with a sharp, creamy white-cheddar coating and a crunchy, crumbly snap. The brand positions itself as an all-American, family-friendly snack with strong nostalgia appeal — marketed to parents packing lunches, college students looking for quick bites, and hosts assembling game-day spreads. Packaging copy highlights “100% real cheese,” creating a mild health halo even as the ingredient list includes refined flours, vegetable oils and flavoring systems. There is no organic certification; instead the label trades on convenience, recognizable logo design, and bold flavor claims that read as kid- and family-focused. This cracker is typically used as a grab-and-go treat, dipped into spreads, scattered on party platters, or eaten straight from the box during movies, sports, or study sessions. In processing terms, it is a highly industrially processed, shelf-stable snack made from enriched wheat flour, vegetable oils, concentrated dairy ingredients and multiple additives, emulsifiers and preservatives to lock in flavor and texture. The eating ritual is casual — a handful between sips of soda, a crunchy counterpoint on a charcuterie board, or a nostalgic comfort alongside lunchbox staples — with a reliably salty, savory profile and a uniform, crunchy texture that defines modern packaged snacking culture.
Nutrition Facts
Ingredients
Ingredients:, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean, And, Palm, Oil, With, Tbhq, For, Freshness),, White, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes)., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Whey,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Baking, Soda,, Yeast,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavor,, Lactic, Acid,, Calcium, Lactate,, Disodium, Phosphate,, Citric, Acid,, Turmeric, Extract, Color,, Annatto, Extract, Color,, Soy, Lecithin..
Flagged Ingredients:
- •Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
- •TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
- •Turmeric Extract Color - Artificial coloring
- •Annatto Extract Color - Artificial coloring
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
Contains refined ingredients, industrially produced cheese concentrates, vegetable oils with preservatives, and multiple additives, flavors and emulsifiers characteristic of ultra-processed foods.
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Common Questions about Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers, White Cheddar
The White Cheddar Cheez-It can definitely fit into a balanced diet, but calling it 'healthy' depends on your perspective. It’s a tasty snack with 150 calories per serving and a moderate amount of fat, but it’s not high in protein or fiber. If you're looking for a quick, crunchy treat, it’s a fun choice, but don’t expect it to replace your veggies anytime soon!
