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Quaker Rice Snacks, Cheddar Cheese
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Quaker Rice Snacks, Cheddar Cheese

Quaker
6.06 oz
Available at Foodtown
130
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
45
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Quaker Rice Snacks Cheddar Cheese is a bright, kid-friendly snack you’ll find in the grocery store snack aisle, often shelved near chips, popcorn, cheese puffs and other lunchbox-friendly options — sometimes in multi-pack boxed displays for school snacks and single bags by the register. It fits quick shopping trips for after-school supplies, road trips, movie nights, and game-day spreads where convenient, shelf-stable finger food is wanted. Quaker positions this as a family-oriented, approachable brand: trustworthy, mainstream, and leaning into nostalgia for parents who remember rice snacks from childhood while targeting busy families and kids with playful packaging and bold orange cheddar dust. Labeling leans on health halos — prominent “made with whole grain brown rice” claims, small-print ingredient transparency, and “natural flavor” notes — but lacks organic or non-GMO certification. The ingredient list includes recognizable items (brown rice flour, cheddar) alongside more industrial components (maltodextrin, gum acacia, vegetable oil and preservatives). Processing context: these are industrially puffed and seasoned shelf snacks made in multiple steps rather than a single, home-style recipe. Sensory details: light, airy puffs with a crunchy snap and a dusting of tangy, slightly salty cheddar-flavored powder; the bag is plastic-lined and often sold in single-serve or multi-pack formats for easy portioning. Rituals include tossing them into lunchboxes, sharing at casual get-togethers, or pairing with dips and sandwiches for a quick textural contrast. The overall story is convenience-forward snacking that blends a touch of whole-grain messaging with classic cheesy indulgence.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 16
Servings per Container: 6
Calories130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat0.5g3%
Sodium260mg11%
Total Carbohydrate20g7%
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

Whole, Grain, Brown, Rice, Flour,, Corn, Grits,, Vegetable, Oil, (Canola, and/or, Sunflower, Oil),, Corn, Maltodextrin,, Whey,, Cheddar, Cheese, (Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Salt,, Natural, Flavor,, Potassium, Salt,, Butter, Oil,, Calcium, Lactate,, Gum, Acacia,, Butter, (Cream,, Salt),, Tocopherols, (to, Preserve, Freshness),, and, Annatto, Extract, (Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Tocopherols - Synthetic preservative
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo 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 product contains industrial ingredients and additives (maltodextrin, gum acacia, natural flavor, vegetable oils, preservatives) and is manufactured via industrial puffing and seasoning processes, consistent with an ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Quaker Rice Snacks, Cheddar Cheese

The healthiness of these snacks really depends on your perspective. At 130 calories per serving, they can be a lighter snack option compared to heavier chips. However, they do contain some preservatives and added flavors, so while they fit into a balanced diet, they might not be the star of your health food lineup.

Perfect For

back-to-school
movie-night
road-trip

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