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Organic Cowboy Cheddar Cheezmos, 7 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4🌾 Gluten-Free🌿 Organic

Organic Cowboy Cheddar Cheezmos, 7 OZ

LESSEREVIL
Available at Whole Foods
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
190mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
40
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd spot these organic cheddar Cheezmos in the snack aisle or the organic/healthy snacks section, grabbed for movie nights, kids' lunchboxes or a road-trip stash. The package gives a nostalgic, cheesy-snack vibe while positioning itself as a cleaner, organic alternative. The ingredient list and likely extrusion/puffing process explain the crunchy, airy texture and added savory flavoring—hallmarks of processed, shelf-stable snack formulations.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving
Servings per Container: 7
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium190mg8%
Total Carbohydrate18g7%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein2g
* 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

ORGANIC, MILLED, CORN, ORGANIC, AVOCADO, OIL, ORGANIC, TAPIOCA, SOLIDS, ORGANIC, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (ORGANIC, MILK,, CULTURES,, SALT,, ENZYMES), SEA, SALT, ORGANIC, BUTTERMILK, ORGANIC, FLAVOR, ORGANIC, BUTTER, (ORGANIC, CREAM,, SALT), ORGANIC, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, ORGANIC, YEAST, EXTRACT, ORGANIC, NONFAT, DRY, MILK, LACTIC, ACID..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • avocado oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Although many ingredients are organic and recognizable, the product is an industrially formulated, shelf-stable snack made via processes like extrusion and includes concentrated ingredients and flavoring agents (e.g., organic flavor, yeast extract, nonfat dry milk), fitting the NOVA definition of ultra-processed.

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Common Questions about Organic Cowboy Cheddar Cheezmos, 7 OZ

Cowboy Cheddar Cheezmos can fit into a balanced diet, especially as a snack option. At 130 calories per serving, they're relatively low in sugar and don’t contain artificial sweeteners or preservatives. However, like many snacks, moderation is key — consider these a tasty treat rather than a health food.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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$5.79
per package