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Cheez It Cheese Crackers, Original, Family Size 21.0 oz
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Cheez It Cheese Crackers, Original, Family Size 21.0 oz

Cheez-It
21 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
60
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cheez-It Original, family size 21 oz, sits squarely in the snack aisle near other crackers, chips, and party mixes — often on eye-level shelving beside lunchbox staples and snack-size cookies. The bright orange box with bold logo and '100% real cheese' callout signals a family-friendly, kid-appealing snack marketed for grab-and-go moments. Shoppers reach for it on game-day grocery runs, school-lunch stocking, or when they need a simple party snack to feed a crowd. Brand positioning leans on nostalgia and convenience: a long-established American cracker brand that promises cheesy flavor, crunchy texture, and reliable crowd-pleasing appeal aimed at families, commuters, and snackers who value familiar comfort. Label characteristics create a health halo through the real-cheese claim and mentions of baked texture, but there is no organic certification and the packaging does not emphasize natural or minimally processed ingredients. The product is industrially baked from refined flour and vegetable oils with added freshness stabilizers and emulsifiers, so it sits in the highly processed end of the spectrum. Sensory details: tiny square crackers, uniformly golden-orange and lightly salted, deliver a brittle, crunchy snap and an assertive cheddar aroma and flavor; texture is dry and crisp, meant to be eaten by the handful or served from a bowl at parties. Packaging is a cardboard family-size box containing an inner plastic bag, encouraging communal snacking rituals at sports nights, road trips, movie nights, and lunchboxes. It’s a convenience-oriented comfort snack with strong cultural ties to childhood and family gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 27
Servings per Container: 20
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium230mg10%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
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, Oil, With, Tbhq, For, Freshness),, Cheese, Made, With, Skim, Milk, (Skim, Milk,, Whey, Protein,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Enzymes,, Annatto, Extract, Color)., Contains, 2%, Or, Less, Of, Salt,, Paprika,, Yeast,, Paprika, 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
  • Annatto Extract Color - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika Extract Color - 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?

Contains refined ingredients, industrially produced cheese, added vegetable oils with TBHQ, and emulsifiers/preservatives; formulation and additives are characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cheez It Cheese Crackers, Original, Family Size 21.0 oz

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Cheez-Its are tasty little snacks that provide some crunch and flavor, but they’re not high in fiber or protein. If you're enjoying them as an occasional treat rather than a staple, they can fit into a balanced diet without a hitch!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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