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Combos Baked Snacks, Cheddar Cheese Cracker
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Combos Baked Snacks, Cheddar Cheese Cracker

Combos
6.30 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
55
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Combos Baked Snacks, Cheddar Cheese Cracker sit on the grocery store snack aisle among chips, crackers and other convenience munchies — typically on shelves near other single-serve party snacks, cheese crackers and branded novelty items. You’ll see the bright, orange-accented bag in the chip section or endcaps during sports season and back-to-school promotions. This product fits quick-grab occasions: movie nights, road trips or packed lunches when shoppers want a crunchy, savory treat that feels more substantial than a chip. The Combos brand positions itself as a playful, indulgent snack — marketed to teens, young adults and busy parents looking for shareable convenience and bold flavor. Its retro snack heritage and TV-ad presence give it a nostalgic, pick-up-and-go persona. The label leans on taste and convenience rather than wellness claims; there are no organic or “all natural” certifications and the package art emphasizes flavor and fun more than health. Small claims like “baked” can create a health halo despite a long ingredient list. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, shelf-stable convenience snack made from refined flours, vegetable oils, cheese ingredients and multiple additives. Sensory notes: hollow, shell-like wheat cracker with a snappy, oven-baked crunch and a creamy, intensely cheesy orange filling that leaves a savory dust on fingertips. The bag is flexible, foil-lined plastic with printed branding — ideal for communal snacking at parties or solo between activities. The ritual is tactile and casual: pop in handfuls during a movie, share around a tailgate, or stash in a backpack for a mid-afternoon salty bite.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein2g
* 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

WHEAT, FLOUR,, PALM, OIL,, DAIRY, PRODUCT, SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN,, CORN, OIL,, SUGAR,, MODIFIED, CORN, STARCH; LESS, THAN, 2%, OF:, SALT,, BAKERS, AND, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, BLEND (MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, LEAVENING, (BAKING SODA,, SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE),, DEXTROSE,, SOY, LECITHIN, COLORS, (YELLOW, 5, LAKE,, YELLOW, 6, LAKE,, BLUE, 1, LAKE),, WHEY, HYDROLYZED, CORN, GLUTEN,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, LACTIC, ACID, YEAST, EXTRACT,, LACTOSE,, BUTTERMILK,, CITRIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 5 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 Lake - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 Lake - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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?

The ingredient list includes refined flours, industrially processed oils, maltodextrin, modified starches, artificial colors and flavoring agents, consistent with an ultra-processed (NOVA 4) classification.

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Common Questions about Combos Baked Snacks, Cheddar Cheese Cracker

The healthiness of Combos really depends on your perspective. At 140 calories per serving, they’re not exactly a health food, but they can fit into a balanced diet as an occasional snack. If you’re looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to consider options that offer more fiber or protein.

Perfect For

movie-night
road-trip
game-day-prep

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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