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Cheez-It Cracker Extra Toasty Snack Crackers Box
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Cheez-It Cracker Extra Toasty Snack Crackers Box

Cheez-It
12 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
61
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cheez-It Extra Toasty (12 oz box) is a familiar, brightly packaged snack cracker you’ll spot in the grocery snack aisle — stacked with other crackers, chips, and cheese-flavored snacks near party foods and lunchbox staples. The product is presented as an anytime, crowd-pleasing snack: a box of small, square, extra-toasted crackers made “with 100% real cheese.” Shoppers pick it up for tailgates, kids’ lunches, office snack drawers, and party cheese boards where convenience and bold flavor matter. Brand positioning leans classic-American and broadly family-oriented: Cheez-It trades on nostalgia and craveable cheesy flavor, targeting parents buying for kids, young adults seeking convenience, and older shoppers seeking a familiar comfort snack. The label leans on sensory and ingredient claims (“extra toasty,” “100% real cheese,” “baked”) that create a mild health halo compared with fried snacks, though there is no organic or non-GMO certification and no strong natural/clean-label positioning. In plain processing context, this is a highly manufactured, shelf-stable processed cracker made from enriched refined flour, vegetable oils with preservatives, concentrated dairy ingredients, and minor flavor and color additives. Sensory-wise the product promises a pronounced crisp snap, toasty brown color, concentrated cheesy aroma and savory saltiness; the box typically contains an inner bag and is tossed onto party platters, portioned into snack cups for kids, or nibbled straight from the box during movie nights and game-day gatherings. The ritual is casual — quick handfuls between activities, paired with soda, beer, or dips — and the brand functions as an easy go-to for reliable cheesy crunch.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate16g6%
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,, Dextrose,, 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
  • 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 enriched flour, multiple industrial vegetable oils (with TBHQ preservative), concentrated dairy ingredients (whey protein), flavor/color extracts, and emulsifiers — a mix of industrial ingredients and additives typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Cheez-It Cracker Extra Toasty Snack Crackers Box

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The Extra Toasty Cheez-It provides a nice crunch and cheesy flavor, making it a fun snack option. However, it's not exactly a superfood; it contains enriched flour and some added oils. If you're looking for a snack that satisfies cravings without a ton of added sugars or artificial sweeteners, this fits the bill — just keep portion sizes in check!

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientindulgentcomforting
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