
Oscar Mayer Lunchables Ham And Cheddar Snacks
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
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
Dietary Labels
Ultra-Processing Assessment
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.
