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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Colors
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Colors

Goldfish®
6.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
240mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
62
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Colors Cheddar is a bright, kid-focused snack you’ll find on the grocery store snack aisle, usually shelved near chips, crackers, lunchbox items and party snacks. The 6.6 oz bag sits alongside other packaged crackers and children’s snacks, often near brand-promoted displays and seasonal grab-and-go endcaps. It suits quick shopping trips for school lunches, after-school snacks, movie-night spreads, road-trip pantry stocking and game-day finger-food assortments. Brand positioning leans squarely into playful, family-oriented marketing: the smiling fish shape, the “made with smiles” wording, and colorful pieces signal fun, convenience and nostalgia, targeting parents buying for children and adults seeking a familiar, comforting snack. The label carries kid-friendly cues and mild health halos — phrases like “made with” plant colors are highlighted, but there is no organic certification and little in the way of nutrition-forward claims. Packaging is a resealable or tear-top plastic bag with bright graphics; the ritual is to pour into a bowl or snack cup for kids, share straight from the bag at a party, or tuck into lunchboxes. Sensory notes: crunchy, airy baked cracker texture with a mild, tangy cheddar note and a faint savory umami from yeast extracts; colors are derived from concentrated juices and spice extracts rather than artificial dyes. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, convenience-oriented packaged snack made from enriched wheat, vegetable oils, cheese components and several functional additives, crafted for long shelf life, consistent shape and predictable flavor rather than from minimally processed ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 55.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
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),, VEGETABLE, OIL, (CANOLA,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, ([CULTURED, MILK,, SALT,, ENZYMES],, ANNATTO),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, YEAST,, SUGAR,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SPICES,, CELERY,, ONION, POWDER,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA,, COLORS, (BEET,, HUITO, AND, WATERMELON, JUICE, CONCENTRATES,, PAPRIKA, AND, TURMERIC, EXTRACTS)., 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
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
  • beet - Artificial coloring
  • huito - Artificial coloring
  • watermelon juice concentrate - Artificial coloring
  • paprika - Artificial coloring
  • turmeric - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients, additives and reformulations (enriched flours, blended vegetable oils, autolyzed yeast extract, emulsifiers/raising agents and color concentrates) and is a ready-to-eat packaged snack, fitting the ultra-processed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Colors

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' Goldfish Colors are a fun snack option, but they're not exactly a nutritional powerhouse. With 140 calories per serving and 5g of fat, they can fit into a balanced diet, especially when enjoyed in moderation alongside more nutrient-dense foods.

Perfect For

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

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingplayful
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