
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Baby Cheddar
What You Should Know
Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Baby Cheddar are small, fish-shaped cheese crackers sold in bright, kid-friendly bags (this listing is a 7.2 oz package). You’ll typically find them on the grocery store snack or cracker aisle near other savory crackers, kids’ snacks, and party mixes, often shelved close to other Pepperidge Farm products and mainstream chip brands. They slot easily into back-to-school shopping lists, quick pantry top-ups, and casual entertaining — think lunchboxes, after-school snacks, movie-night bowls, and snack-laden picnic or road-trip bags. Goldfish occupies a family-oriented marketing lane: playful, nostalgic, and focused on parents who want an easy, familiar snack for children. Packaging and copy lean into kid appeal and simple reassurance — “made with 100% real cheddar cheese,” smiling fish imagery and the playful “made with smiles” phrasing — creating a light health halo without organic or specialty certification. Ingredient and label cues (enriched flours, blended vegetable oils, autolyzed yeast extract, added leavening and seasonings) point to a highly processed, shelf-stable snack produced at scale. Sensory notes: a crisp, uniform crunch with a mild, salty cheddar flavor and bright orange hue; pieces are bite-sized and uniform, designed for easy hand-to-mouth snacking and sharing straight from the bag. Rituals around Goldfish are casual and social — poured into bowls at gatherings, packed in lunchboxes, or eaten as a tidy, comforting solo snack. Overall, it’s a convenient, widely recognized American snack with strong child- and family-focused brand cues and a familiar savory profile.
Nutrition Facts
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, OIL, (CANOLA,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SUGAR,, YEAST,, 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
- •sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
- •monocalcium phosphate - Processed emulsifier
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
Ultra-Processed
Why this score?
This product is an ultra-processed food (NOVA 4) because it is a shelf-stable, industrially formulated snack made from enriched flours, blended vegetable oils, flavor enhancers (autolyzed yeast extract), and added leavening and seasonings rather than whole single-ingredient foods.
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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Baby Cheddar
Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Baby Cheddar is a fun snack option with a decent amount of flavor and crunch, but it's not exactly a superfood. With 140 calories and 5g of fat per serving, it’s a tasty treat when enjoyed in moderation, especially for a snack that brings smiles!
