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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Parmesan Cheese
Snacks, Chips & Dips
📊 NOVA 4

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Parmesan Cheese

Goldfish®
6.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
3g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
47
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Parmesan Cheese crackers arrive in a bright, family-focused snack aisle presence — think mid-aisle shelves near other kids’ crackers, cheese-flavored snacks and handheld chips, often alongside other Goldfish varieties and lunchbox staples. This 6.6 oz share-size bag markets itself as a cheerful, convenient snack for everyday moments: packed in school lunchboxes, set out at playdates or game nights, or grabbed for a quick road-trip munch. The brand leans hard into nostalgia and kid-friendly playfulness — the smiling fish shape, warm orange packaging and slogan-style copy (‘made with smiles’ / ‘100% real cheese’) position Goldfish as a trusted family brand for parents and children. Label cues create health halos without changing ingredient complexity: “baked” and “made with 100% real cheese” are prominent, but there’s no organic or clean-label certification on typical packaging. In plain terms, these crackers are made from refined and processed ingredients (enriched wheat flour, refined vegetable oils, flavor extracts) and include concentrated savory components like autolyzed yeast extract — they’re a manufactured snack rather than a minimally processed food. Sensory-wise, they deliver a crisp, light crunch and a pronounced umami-parmesan note with a salty finish; the small, fish-shaped pieces are ideal for casual nibbling straight from the bag or served in a bowl. Packaging is compact and pocketable for on-the-go use; the ritual is simple — open, share, repeat — making them familiar staples at children’s parties, after-school snacks, and anytime craving a cheesy, crunchy treat.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 60
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium260mg11%
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, OILS, (CANOLA,, SUNFLOWER, AND/OR, SOYBEAN),, PARMESAN, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, YEAST,, ONION, POWDER,, SUGAR,, BUTTER,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, 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
  • soy lecithin - 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?

The product contains refined/enriched flours, refined vegetable oils, isolated flavoring agents (autolyzed yeast extract) and multiple processed ingredients, which are characteristic of ultra-processed foods. These industrial formulations and additives justify a NOVA score of 4.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Parmesan Cheese

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? These little fishies pack a good crunch and are relatively low in sugar, but they do contain enriched wheat flour and some oils. If you're looking for a snack that's fun and tasty, they can definitely fit into a balanced diet, just keep portion sizes in mind!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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