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

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Vanilla

Goldfish®
6.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
1g
Protein
8g
Sugars
140mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
81
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Vanilla Grahams are a playful, sweet cracker that you’ll most often find in the snack aisle next to other children’s crackers, graham snacks and cookie-style bites. Packaged in a brightly colored, resealable 6.6 oz bag, the product sits near other Goldfish SKUs, lunchbox staples and family-size snack options. The product is marketed as a kid-friendly, family-oriented treat — tapping into nostalgic Goldfish branding and a parent-focused angle that emphasizes ‘made with smiles,’ ‘no artificial flavors or preservatives,’ and 8 grams of whole grain per serving. On shelf it projects a wholesome, fun image despite being an industrially made snack. Sensory notes: small, fish-shaped graham crackers with a light, crunchy crumb and a sweet vanilla cupcake flavor, slightly sandy from added sugar and corn starch; they’re eaten straight from the bag, poured into bowls at playdates, or packed into lunchboxes. Rituals include after-school snacking, party bowls at kids’ birthday tables, and portable road-trip nibbling. Label characteristics create a mild health halo — whole grain claim, “no artificial flavors,” and familiar brand trust — but there is no organic certification and allergens (wheat, milk, soy) are clearly listed. Processing context: this is an industrially formulated snack made from refined and enriched flours, added sugars, vegetable oils and flavorings and is considered an ultraprocessed convenience food. Overall, Goldfish Vanilla Grahams trade on cheerful design and convenience, aiming at parents looking for a familiar, enjoyable snack their children will request.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 35
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars8g
Added Sugars7g14%
Protein1g
* 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, WHOLE, WHEAT, FLOUR,, ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, (FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID),, VEGETABLE, OILS, (SOYBEAN,, CANOLA, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER,, PALM, KERNEL,, PALM),, SUGAR,, CORNSTARCH,, BROWN, SUGAR, (SUGAR,, INVERT, SUGAR,, MOLASSES),, INVERT, SYRUP,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, SALT,, NONFAT, MILK,, BAKING, SODA,, CORN, SYRUP, SOLIDS,, BAKING, POWDER, (SODIUM, ACID, PYROPHOSPHATE,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE),, COLORS, (RADISH,, PUMPKIN,, TOMATO,, APPLE,SWEET, POTATO, AND, CHERRY, JUICE, CONCENTRATES),, CREAM,, SOY, LECITHIN,, VANILLA, EXTRACT., CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, MILK,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Radish - Artificial coloring
  • Pumpkin - Artificial coloring
  • Tomato - Artificial coloring
  • Apple - Artificial coloring
  • Sweet Potato - Artificial coloring
  • Cherry - 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?

The ingredient list includes refined/enriched flours, added sugars, multiple vegetable oils, emulsifiers, flavorings and colorings and is produced via industrial formulations, which aligns with NOVA group 4 (ultraprocessed).

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Vanilla

When it comes to the Vanilla Goldfish, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective. They are a fun snack with whole wheat flour and some added vitamins, but they also come with added sugars and oils. If you're looking for a sweet treat or a quick snack, they can fit into a balanced diet, just remember to enjoy them in moderation!

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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