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John Wm. Macy'S Cheesesticks, Dijon Swiss
Bakery
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John Wm. Macy'S Cheesesticks, Dijon Swiss

John Wm. Macy's
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
4g
Protein
110mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
36
Ingredients

What You Should Know

John Wm. Macy's Cheesesticks, Dijon Swiss is a small-box bakery snack of hand-twisted sourdough layered with aged Swiss cheese and a grainy Dijon accent. In grocery stores you’ll usually find it in the bakery/snack aisle near other shelf-stable cheese crackers, breadsticks, and specialty appetizer mixes — often adjacent to packaged flatbreads, premium crackers, and seasonal party foods. This product suits casual entertaining, soup-and-salad weeknight dinners, or grocery runs for game-day and movie-night snacks when shoppers want a more “grown-up” alternative to chips. The brand leans into artisanal, nostalgic Americana: a family-owned origin story, sourdough traditions, and “all-natural” language aimed at shoppers seeking perceived quality and authenticity — likely adults aged 30–65 who buy specialty snacks for guests or quick home entertaining. The label leans on health-halo cues (“all natural,” “no artificial colors, flavors or preservatives”) rather than organic certification; packaging is a small cardboard box with product photos and rustic copy rather than child-focused graphics. Processing context: this is a commercially baked, shelf-stable bakery snack made from recognizable ingredients (flour, cheese, butter, mustard) with minimal listed preservatives. Sensory details: each twist is crisp and crunchy from a double-bake, with a layered sourdough chew and pockets of sharp, nutty Swiss and tangy Dijon; the box is meant to be opened and served straight from packaging or warmed briefly for melty cheese. Rituals include pairing with soup, wine, dips or arranging them on appetizer trays at casual gatherings.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 2 sticks
Servings per Container: 6
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat3.5g4%
Saturated Fat2.5g13%
Cholesterol10mg3%
Sodium110mg5%
Total Carbohydrate10g4%
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

Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Malted, Barley, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Swiss, Cheese, (Milk,, Salt,, Cheese, Cultures,, Enzymes),, Unsalted, Butter,, Grained, Dijon, Mustard,, Salt,, Yeast,, Sugar,, Antioxidants, (Mixed, Tocopherols, and/or, Natural, Herbs)..

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from recognizable culinary ingredients (flour, cheese, butter, mustard) and packaged as a shelf-stable baked snack with minimal additives, it fits the NOVA category for processed foods rather than highly industrial ultra-processed formulations.

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Common Questions about John Wm. Macy'S Cheesesticks, Dijon Swiss

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! These cheesesticks are lower in sugar, clocking in at just 90 calories per two sticks. They do have some protein from the Swiss cheese and a bit of fiber, but if you're looking for something high in nutrients, they might not be your best bet.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
weekend-brunch

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