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Keebler Fudge Sticks
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Keebler Fudge Sticks

Keebler
8.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
1g
Protein
15g
Sugars
40mg
Sodium
53
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Keebler Fudge Sticks are sold as a familiar, family-oriented snack in the cookie and crackers aisle — typically displayed near other sweet wafers, sandwich cookies, and lunchbox snacks, sometimes alongside branded cookie mixers and school-time treats. The product leans into nostalgic, child-friendly marketing with the Keebler elves and colorful packaging, often in a cardboard box that contains individually wrapped sticks or a resealable tray for convenience. It is positioned as an affordable indulgence for parents buying treats for kids, but also as a quick sweet pick for adults seeking an easy dessert or coffee accompaniment. Label copy leans playful and comforting and may highlight the absence of high-fructose corn syrup, while showing no organic certification; artificial flavors and bright dyes (Yellow 5, Yellow 6) and sweet claims create a clear kid-centric and convenience halo rather than a health-focused message. In plain terms, this is a highly processed snack made from refined flour, added sugars, vegetable oils and several additives and emulsifiers. Sensory cues are immediate: thin, airy, crispy wafer texture with a creamy creme layer and an exterior of chocolatey fudge that yields a light crunch and a sweet, slightly artificial cocoa finish. Eating rituals include lunchbox snacking, dunking in a glass of milk, sharing at playdates, or crumbling over ice cream. The brand story frames it as a whimsical, comforting pick-me-up tied to simple moments — after-school snacks, movie breaks, or casual dessert swaps in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 3.0
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Sodium40mg2%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
Total Sugars15g
Added Sugars15g30%
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

Sugar,, Vegetable, Oil, (Soybean,, Palm, Kernel, and, Palm, Oil, with, TBHQ, for, Freshness),, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Vitamin, B1, [Thiamin, Mononitrate],, Vitamin, B2, [Riboflavin],, Folic, Acid),, Cocoa, Processed, with, Alkali,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of, Whey,, Cornstarch,, Soy, Lecithin,, Sorbitan, Tristearate,, Salt,, Artificial, Flavor,, Baking, Soda,, Yellow, 5,, Yellow, 6..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Kernel - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbitan Tristearate - Processed emulsifier
  • TBHQ - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 refined flours, added sugars, multiple industrial vegetable oils, artificial flavors, colorants and emulsifiers, consistent with an ultraprocessed food classification.

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Common Questions about Keebler Fudge Sticks

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a slippery slope! Keebler Fudge Sticks are definitely a fun treat, but they're not exactly a health food. With 15 grams of added sugars per serving and a good amount of saturated fat, they’re best enjoyed in moderation. Think of them as an indulgent snack rather than a daily staple!

Perfect For

movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenientcomforting
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