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Oscar Mayer Lunchables Ham And Cheddar Snacks
Dairy
📊 NOVA 4

Oscar Mayer Lunchables Ham And Cheddar Snacks

Lunchables
3.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
340
Calories
11g
Protein
14g
Sugars
700mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
173
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Oscar Mayer Lunchables Ham and Cheddar Snacks is a shelf-stable refrigerated kit typically found in the deli/refrigerated prepared foods aisle, shelved near other Lunchables varieties, sliced lunch meats, packaged cheese snacks, and ready-to-eat kids' meals. It is marketed for quick, no‑prep lunches and snacks — the kind of purchase parents make during weekly grocery runs for back-to-school lunches, after‑school snacks, or grab-and-go picnic and road-trip supplies. The brand positioning leans into convenience, playfulness, and childhood nostalgia: brightly colored kid‑friendly packaging, simple assembly “make-it-yourself” ritual, and a promise of fun and portioned control that appeals to busy parents and kids alike. Labels emphasize kid-focused benefits like “packed with protein” and show playful imagery; there are no organic or natural certifications, and the product carries standard refrigerated claims (keep refrigerated) rather than health or clean‑label assurances. In plain processing context, this kit is a highly processed convenience product made from reformed/cured ham, a pasteurized prepared cheese product, refined flour crackers, and sweet sandwich cookies that include emulsifiers, stabilizers, preservatives, smoke and flavorings, and modified starches. Sensory details: the tray offers a contrast of textures — soft, slightly moist deli ham, smooth processed cheddar slices, buttery flaky crackers with a mild saltiness, and sweet vanilla creme sandwich cookies for a dessert bite. Packaging is a compartmentalized plastic tray with a clear film lid designed for single-serve portability and easy assembly; the eating ritual emphasizes quick portioning, playful stacking, and a mix-and-match approach that fits busy routines and nostalgic snacking moments.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat16g21%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol35mg12%
Sodium700mg30%
Total Carbohydrate39g14%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars14g
Added Sugars13g26%
Protein11g
* 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

VANILLA, CREME, SANDWICH, COOKIES, (ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, POWDERED, SUGAR, [SUGAR,, CORN, STARCH],, SHORTENING, [PALM, OIL,, CANOLA, OIL,, MODIFIED, PALM, OIL],, SUGAR,, CORN, SYRUP,, CORN, STARCH,, SODIUM, BICARBONATE,, SALT,, NATURAL, VANILLA, FLAVOR,, SOY, LECITHIN,, AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE),, CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY;, COOKED, HAM, -, WATER, ADDED, -, CHOPPED, AND, FORMED, -, SMOKE, FLAVOR, ADDED, (HAM,, WATER,, CONTAINS, LESS, THAN, 2%, OF, SODIUM, LACTATE,, SALT,, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH,, POTASSIUM, SALTS,, SODIUM, PHOSPHATES,, SUGAR,, SODIUM, DIACETATE,, SODIUM, ASCORBATE,, SODIUM, NITRITE,, FLAVOR,, SMOKE, FLAVOR);, CHEDDAR, PASTEURIZED, PREPARED, CHEESE, PRODUCT, (MILK,, WATER,, MILKFAT,, MILK, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, WHEY,, WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, SODIUM, CITRATE,, SALT,, LACTIC, ACID,, SORBIC, ACID, AS, A, PRESERVATIVE,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, OLEORESIN, PAPRIKA, [COLOR],, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, [COLOR],, WITH, SUNFLOWER, LECITHIN, ADDED, FOR, SLICE, SEPARATION),, CONTAINS:, MILK;, CRACKERS, (ENRICHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, [FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE,, RIBOFLAVIN,, FOLIC, ACID],, PALM, OIL,, SUGAR,, VEGETABLE, OIL, [CANOLA,, AND/OR, SOYBEAN,, AND/OR, PALM, OIL],, CONTAINS, 2%, OR, LESS, OF, SALT,, LEAVENING, [BAKING, SODA,, AMMONIUM, BICARBONATE,, MONOCALCIUM, PHOSPHATE],, SOY, LECITHIN,, NATURAL, FLAVORS),, CONTAINS:, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Palm Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Sorbic Acid - Synthetic preservative
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - 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?

The kit is an ultra-processed product composed of reformed/cured meats, a prepared cheese product, refined flour crackers and cookies with emulsifiers, preservatives, modified starches, flavorings and other industrial additives, fitting NOVA group 4.

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Common Questions about Oscar Mayer Lunchables Ham And Cheddar Snacks

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a slippery slope! The Lunchables Ham and Cheddar Snacks pack a decent protein punch with 11 grams per serving, which can be great for a quick bite. That said, it also has a good amount of sodium (700 mg) and added sugars (14 grams), so it might not be the best option if you're watching your salt or sugar intake.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

Vibe:

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