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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Xtra Cheddar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Xtra Cheddar

Goldfish®
6.60 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
4g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
79
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Pepperidge Farm Goldfish Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar is a brightly packaged, family-focused snack found in the supermarket snack aisle alongside chips, other crackers, and children's lunchbox items. The 6.6‑ounce plastic bag is designed as a shareable, on‑the‑go size you’ll spot near party snacks and salty munchies for gatherings. This product fits quick shopping trips for snacks, packed lunches, car drives and casual get-togethers. It is positioned as a playful, kid-friendly brand with broad nostalgic appeal for adults who grew up with Goldfish; marketing emphasizes fun shapes, bold cheese flavor and family sharing rather than nutrition. Label cues include kid‑centric graphics, “made with smiles” copy and a callout that colors are sourced from plants — minor “natural” language that suggests wholesomeness, but there is no organic certification or explicit health claim. In plain terms it is a highly processed baked snack made from enriched wheat flour, vegetable oils, real cheddar and a suite of concentrated flavors and yeast extracts. Sensory experience centers on a crisp, lightweight crunch and an intense, powdery cheddar coating that leaves a lingering savory finish; the fish-shaped crackers invite hand‑to‑mouth snacking from a communal bowl or straight from the bag. Rituals around the product include packing a handful in kids’ lunches, sprinkling into snack mixes for parties, or grabbing a handful on road trips and movie nights. Overall, Goldfish Xtra Cheddar plays the role of an indulgent, convenient comfort snack — engineered for flavor impact and ease of use rather than minimally processed ingredients.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 51
Servings per Container: 6
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate19g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Protein4g
* 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, OIL, (CANOLA,, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, SUNFLOWER),, SALT,, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF:, SUGAR,, YEAST, EXTRACT,, WHEY,, CORN, FLOUR,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, TORULA, YEAST,, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (COLOR),, SPICES,, CELERY,, ENZYME, MODIFIED, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, ONION, AND, GARLIC, POWDERS,, CITRIC, ACID,, LACTIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, LACTATE,, NATURAL, FLAVOR,, MILKFAT,, 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
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
  • paprika extract - 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 and additives (enriched flour, vegetable oils, autolyzed/torula yeast extracts, 'natural flavor', enzyme‑modified cheese) and is formulated and packaged as a ready‑to‑eat flavored snack, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Pepperidge Farm Goldfish, Xtra Cheddar

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Xtra Cheddar Goldfish are definitely a fun snack, providing a decent crunch and cheesy flavor, but they’re not what you’d call a superfood. They do have some protein and fiber, but they’re more of an occasional treat rather than a health powerhouse. Think of them as a playful addition to a balanced diet!

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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