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Nabisco Ritz Bits Cheese 10 Counts
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Nabisco Ritz Bits Cheese 10 Counts

Ritz
10 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
4g
Sugars
120mg
Sodium
57
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ritz Bits Cheese Sandwich Crackers by Nabisco arrive in the snack aisle as a familiar, compact entry among crackers, snack packs, and lunchbox-friendly items. You'd spot the small 10-ounce box with ten individually wrapped 1-ounce packs near other convenience snacks — think crackers, cheese snacks, and single-serve cookies — and sometimes near checkout impulse bins. These bite-size cracker sandwiches layer a creamy, orange cheese spread between two mini buttery crackers, offering a crunchy-then-creamy mouthfeel that appeals to kids and adults seeking a quick savory treat. The product leans on nostalgic American pantry culture: Ritz evokes childhood lunches, after-school snacks, and quick party platters. Brand positioning is approachable and family-focused — affordable, widely distributed, and marketed toward parents packing lunches, commuters, and anyone wanting a familiar comfort snack. Labeling leans into light health halos without strong nutrition rebranding: statements like no high-fructose corn syrup and 'made with real cheese' sit alongside ingredient mentions like natural flavor, but there is no organic certification and the packaging uses classic bright branding aimed at kids. Processing context: this is a highly processed, shelf-stable industrial snack made from refined flours, oils, cheese powders, emulsifiers, and added flavors, sold in individually wrapped portions for convenience. Sensory and ritual details: the crackers are small, crisp, slightly salty and buttery, with a smooth, cheddar-colored filling; the ritual is grab-and-go — slipping a pack into a lunchbox, stashing one in a desk drawer, or opening multiple for a game-night bowl. Packaging is lightweight cardboard with inner plastic wrappers for portability and portion control.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 10
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat8g10%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Sodium120mg5%
Total Carbohydrate17g6%
Total Sugars4g
Added Sugars2g4%
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

Unbleached, Enriched, Flour, (Wheat, Flour,, Niacin,, Reduced, Iron,, Thiamine, Mononitrate, [Vitamin, B1],, Riboflavin, [Vitamin, B2],, Folic, Acid),, Palm, Oil,, Soybean, and/or, Canola, Oil,, Whey, (from, Milk),, Sugar,, Cheddar, Cheese, Powder, (Pasteurized,, Milk,, Cheese, Cultures,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Leavening, (Calcium, Phosphate,, Baking, Soda),, Salt,, Sodium, Phosphate,, Natural, Flavor,, Yeast, Extract,, Soy, Lecithin,, Cornstarch,, Turmeric, and, Annatto, Extracts, (for, Color)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Soybean Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Soy Lecithin - Processed emulsifier
  • Turmeric - Artificial coloring
  • Annatto - 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 refined flours, multiple processed oils, cheese powders, emulsifiers, flavorings, and individual plastic packaging, consistent with ultra-processed food characteristics.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Bits Cheese 10 Counts

The healthiness of Ritz Bits Cheese really depends on what you're comparing it to and your dietary goals. They pack a tasty punch with 150 calories per serving, but they're not exactly a superfood—think of them as an occasional treat rather than a staple. If you’re looking for something nutrient-dense, you might want to look elsewhere.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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