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Munchies Snack Mix, Cheese Fix - Party Size
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Munchies Snack Mix, Cheese Fix - Party Size

Munchies
13 oz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
230mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
133
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Munchies Snack Mix, Cheese Fix (Party Size, 13 oz) is the kind of bright, grab-and-go bag that lives on endcaps and snack aisles near chips, pretzels, and party platters. You’d spot it beside other multipacks and larger sharing bags aimed at gatherings — in the same reach as soda, disposable cups, and deli trays. It fits shopping trips where convenience and crowd-pleasing are priorities: game-day runs, movie-night shopping, road-trip supply stops, or any last-minute party pit-stop. The brand leans into playful, value-oriented positioning: familiar, broadly appealing, and aimed at families, young adults, and hosts who want an easy, shareable salty snack. Packaging marketing emphasizes cheesy flavor and party-size value rather than nutrition; there are typically fun colors and bold graphics that read as casual and approachable rather than premium. You’re unlikely to find organic certification or strong “natural” claims on a product like this; instead the label leans on flavor cues and serving suggestions, sometimes borrowing light health halos like “made with real cheese” while still featuring bright artificial color cues and flavor claims that appeal to kids. In plain terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable snack built from refined grains, oils, flavor systems, and additives. Sensory experience is immediate: a mix of crunchy extruded and baked pieces with a tangy, salty, umami-forward cheese dust, occasional chewy bits, and an oily mouthfeel; aroma is savory and slightly sweet. Ritual use is social and casual — emptied into a bowl for sharing, scooped by hand at parties, or eaten straight from the bag on a drive or while streaming shows.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 0.75 cup
Servings per Container: 13
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat7g9%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Sodium230mg10%
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

Corn,, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Vegetable, Oil, (Corn,, Canola,, Soybean,, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Enriched, Corn, Meal, (Corn, Meal,, Ferrous, Sulfate,, Niacin,, Thiamin, Mononitrate,, Riboflavin,, Folic, Acid),, Whole, Wheat,, and, Less, than, 2%, of, Salt,, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Whole, Oat, Flour,, Whey,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Sugar,, Corn, Syrup,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavors,, Whey, Protein, Concentrate,, Buttermilk,, Onion, Powder,, Monosodium, Glutamate,, Romano, Cheese, (Cow's, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Potassium, Salt,, Lactose,, Ammonium, Bicarbonate,, Corn, Flour,, Dextrose,, Tomato, Powder,, Artificial, Color, (Yellow, 6,, Yellow, 5,, Red, 40),, Lactic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Yeast,, Malt, Syrup,, Garlic, Powder,, Skim, Milk,, Spices,, Yeast, Extract,, Sodium, Caseinate,, Parmesan, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Red, and, Green, Bell, Pepper, Powder,, Disodium, Inosinate,, and, Disodium, Guanylate..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Corn - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soybean - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Monosodium Glutamate - Processed emulsifier
  • Sodium Caseinate - Processed emulsifier
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Red 40 - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo EmulsifierNo 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 many industrial ingredients and additives (artificial colors and flavors, maltodextrin, MSG, flavor enhancers, concentrated cheese powders, refined flours, and oils), indicating it is an ultra-processed food.

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Common Questions about Munchies Snack Mix, Cheese Fix - Party Size

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, can't it? This mix is relatively low in sugar and calories, making it a decent snack option when you're craving something crunchy. However, it does contain enriched flour and a blend of oils, which some might consider less than ideal. It’s great for an occasional treat, especially at parties!

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
road-trip

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