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Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar, On The Go! Packs 20 ea
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar, On The Go! Packs 20 ea

Goldfish®
20 ea
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
3g
Protein
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers (Cheddar) On The Go! Packs come as a box of 20 individually portioned 1-ounce pouches, making them a fixture in the crackers & salty snacks aisle next to other kid-focused packaged crackers, lunchbox-ready snacks, and single-serve chips. Shoppers will spot them near cookie packs, granola bars, and other portable snack stacks aimed at convenience and school lunches. These bite-sized, fish-shaped crackers are marketed as a playful, family-friendly snack—brightly packaged with a smiling mascot and Pepperidge Farm/Goldfish branding that skews toward parents shopping for children but also appeals to nostalgic adults. Label messaging leans into household-friendly health halos: “100% real Cheddar cheese,” “no artificial flavors or preservatives,” and the whimsical “made with smiles,” though there’s no organic or non-GMO certification. In plain terms the product is a baked, industrially formulated cracker made from enriched wheat flour, vegetable oils, cheese, and flavor enhancers—processed into a consistent texture and long shelf life. Sensory notes: a uniform golden-orange color, crisp crunchy bite with a light oily sheen, mildly salty and cheesy flavor, and a compact, portable pouch ritual—tear, pour into a lunchbox or handful-sized snack while commuting or watching a movie. Typical uses include school lunches, road-trip munching, quick office snacks, or paired with soup for a playful crunch. The product’s story in American grocery culture is that of an easy, reassuringly familiar comfort snack: child-focused, convenient, and engineered for portability and repeat purchases rather than gourmet or whole-food cooking.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 20
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium240mg10%
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

MADE, WITH, SMILES, AND, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, ([CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, ANNATTO),, VEGETABLE, OILS, (CANOLA,, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, YEAST,, SUGAR,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, PAPRIKA,, SPICES,, CELERY,, ONION, POWDER,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • monocalcium phosphate - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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 industrial ingredients and formulations (enriched flours, vegetable oils, autolyzed yeast extract, added emulsifiers/raising agents) and is produced as a ready-to-eat packaged snack, consistent with ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Goldfish Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar, On The Go! Packs 20 ea

Well, that depends on what you mean by healthy! Each serving has 130 calories and 3 grams of protein, which can be a nice snack option if you're looking for something quick. Just keep in mind it's not exactly a superfood — it's a fun snack meant to be enjoyed in moderation.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

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