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Cracker Barrel Cheese Sticks, Extra Sharp Yellow, Reduced Fat 10 ea
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Cracker Barrel Cheese Sticks, Extra Sharp Yellow, Reduced Fat 10 ea

Cracker Barrel
7.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
60
Calories
5g
Protein
180mg
Sodium
12
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Cracker Barrel Extra Sharp Yellow Reduced Fat Cheese Sticks (10 count, 7.5 oz) is the familiar refrigerated snack you’ll find in the dairy/snack cheese section of a typical American grocery store — tucked into the long chilled case alongside string cheeses, snackable Babybel, lunch meats and prepacked deli items. Shoppers reach for it on quick weekly trips, in back-to-school aisles when buying lunchbox staples, or during game-day runs when assembling easy snack platters. The brand leans on American heritage and comfort-food associations: Cracker Barrel evokes country-style cheese tradition and appeals to families and adults seeking a straightforward, recognizable snack. Packaging and label cues emphasize practical benefits — “reduced fat,” “pasteurized part-skim milk” and familiar nutritional callouts — creating a mild health-halo without organic or specialty certifications. There’s no kid-specific cartooning, but the single-serve stick format clearly targets busy parents and on-the-go eaters. In plain processing terms it’s a made cheese product: pasteurized milk cultured, salted and formed into shaped sticks with minimal additives (coloring and vitamin A). Sensory-wise the cheese presents a firm, slightly springy texture that yields a clean bite; the “extra sharp” descriptor signals tangy, pronounced cheddar flavor while the yellow annatto tint gives classic cheddar appearance. Sticks are individually wrapped or packed in a small tray/film pack for portability; ritual uses include lunchboxes, post-workout protein bites, picnic trays, and simple pairings with crackers or fruit. It’s a convenient, familiar protein snack that fits easily into everyday American eating routines.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 10
Calories60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4.5g6%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein5g
* 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

Pasteurized, Part-Skim, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Color),, Vitamin, A, Palmitate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Annatto (Color) - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from pasteurized part-skim milk, cultures, salt and a few minimal additives (annatto, vitamin A), this is a processed cheese product typical of NOVA group 3 rather than an ultra-processed formulation with industrial additives or emulsifiers.

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Common Questions about Cracker Barrel Cheese Sticks, Extra Sharp Yellow, Reduced Fat 10 ea

The Cracker Barrel Cheese Sticks can definitely fit into a balanced diet, especially if you're looking for a quick protein boost. With only 60 calories and 5 grams of protein per stick, they're a decent snack option. Just remember, 'healthy' can depend on your overall diet and what you're pairing them with — maybe some fresh veggies or whole grain crackers?

Perfect For

back-to-school
post-workout
game-day-prep

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