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Cheez-It Duoz Sharp Cheddar & Parmesan Snack Cracker Box
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Cheez-It Duoz Sharp Cheddar & Parmesan Snack Cracker Box

Cheez-It
12.40 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
3g
Protein
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
131
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cheez-It Duoz Sharp Cheddar & Parmesan (12.40 oz) arrives on store shelves in the snack/cracker aisle, usually stacked near other savory crackers, cheese snacks, party mixes and boxed snack brands. The bright, branded box and inner sealed bag signal convenience for grab-and-go moments. This product is pitched as a bold, shareable crunch—two cheese flavors in one box—making it a natural pick for game-night spreads, office snacks, school lunchboxes, road-trip packs, and last‑minute party platters. The brand leans on familiarity and playful nostalgia: Cheez-It evokes childhood lunchroom memories while marketing targets families, teens, gamers, and snack-minded adults who want an indulgent, salty bite. Label copy emphasizes "100% real cheese" and big cheddar/parmesan taste, creating a health halo despite the long ingredients list; there are no organic or natural-certification claims and the package uses colorful, kid-friendly graphics. In plain language, this is a highly processed packaged snack made from enriched flour, vegetable oils, concentrated cheeses and multiple flavoring and preservative additives. Sensory cues are immediate: a crisp, uniform cracker texture with a pronounced savory, umami-forward cheese hit and a toasted finish; flavors are engineered to be punchy and craveable. Packaging rituals include pouring into a bowl for sharing, tucking a small bag into a lunch, or popping a handful during streaming or gaming sessions. Overall, it fits American grocery culture as a ubiquitous, convenient comfort snack—familiar, salty, and designed for repeat snacking occasions.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 26
Servings per Container: 12
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium210mg9%
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,, Whey,, Paprika,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Buttermilk,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Garlic, Powder,, Yeast,, Tomato, Powder,, Sugar,, Onion, Powder,, Baking, Soda,, Disodium, Inosinate,, Disodium, Guanylate,, Natural, And, Artificial, Flavors,, Citric, Acid,, Dried, Parsley,, Spice,, Annatto, Extract, Color,, Monterey, Jack, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Malic, Acid,, Spice, Extract,, Yeast, Extract,, Paprika, Extract, Color,, 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
  • 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?

Contains refined starches, multiple added oils, flavor enhancers, preservatives, artificial colors/flavors and other industrial ingredients, consistent with an ultraprocessed product.

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Common Questions about Cheez-It Duoz Sharp Cheddar & Parmesan Snack Cracker Box

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! If you're looking for a snack that’s low in sugar and has some protein, these fit the bill. However, they do contain refined ingredients and preservatives, so while they're a tasty treat, they might not be the best option if you're aiming for a whole-food diet.

Perfect For

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

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