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Nabisco Ritz Toasted Chips Cheddar
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Nabisco Ritz Toasted Chips Cheddar

Ritz
8.10 oz
Available at Foodtown
150
Calories
2g
Protein
2g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
78
Ingredients

What You Should Know

RITZ Toasted Chips Cheddar arrive on shelf as a familiar, snack-aisle staple — you’ll usually find the bright red-and-yellow bags with the Ritz logo in the crackers and chips section, near other Nabisco products, party chips, dip mixes and cheese spreads. They’re positioned as a family-friendly, nostalgic twist on both crackers and potato chips: an oven-toasted, cheesy alternative marketed for lunchboxes, game nights and casual entertaining. The product leans on classic Americana branding — heritage, affordability and easy enjoyment — aimed at parents packing snacks, hosts assembling party platters, and adults seeking a comforting familiar snack. Label cues include “toasted, not fried” and a fat-reduction claim versus leading fried chips, which can create a mild health halo, but there are no organic or clean-label certifications; the ingredient list also includes “natural and artificial flavor” and common additives. In plain terms this is an industrially made, highly processed packaged snack formed from enriched wheat flour, oils, sugars and flavoring systems. Sensory notes: the chips are thin, crisp and slightly flaky with a crunchy snap and a savory cheddar powder that leaves a tangy, slightly sweet finish. The bag format is resealable or single-serve depending on pack size, inviting on-the-go nibbling or communal dipping — think lunchboxes, sports-viewing bowls, or a quick pairing on a charcuterie board. Rituals around the product emphasize convenience and sharing: opened at kid snack time, passed around at parties, or paired with a cold soda on movie night. Its story is one of approachable indulgence rooted in brand familiarity rather than artisan or minimally processed positioning.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13
Servings per Container: 7
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat6g8%
Saturated Fat1.5g8%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
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

INGREDIENTS:, UNBLEACHED, ENRICHED, FLOUR, (WHEAT, FLOUR,, NIACIN,, REDUCED, IRON,, THIAMINE, MONONITRATE, [VITAMIN, B1],, RIBOFLAVIN, [VITAMIN, B2],, FOLIC, ACID),, SOYBEAN, AND/OR, CANOLA, OIL,, CORNSTARCH,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, SUGAR,, POTATO, STARCH,, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, OAT, FIBER,, LEAVENING, (CALCIUM, PHOSPHATE,, BAKING, SODA),, YEAST, EXTRACT,, SALT,, AUTOLYZED, YEAST, EXTRACT,, NATURAL, AND, ARTIFICIAL, FLAVOR,, CREAM,, LACTIC, ACID,, CALCIUM, LACTATE,, GUM, ARABIC,, ANNATTO, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR),, GARLIC, POWDER,, PAPRIKA, EXTRACT, (FOR, COLOR),, ONION, POWDER,, VINEGAR, POWDER.CONTAINS:, MILK,, WHEAT..

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
  • 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, added sugars, industrial vegetable oils, flavor systems and multiple additives (yeast extracts, gums, colors), characteristic of ultra-processed foods formulated for convenience and long shelf life.

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Common Questions about Nabisco Ritz Toasted Chips Cheddar

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! These chips clock in at 150 calories per serving with 6 grams of fat and 2 grams of protein, which isn't too shabby for a snack. However, they do contain added sugars and a bit of sodium, so if you’re looking for something to fuel a workout, you might want to consider other options.

Perfect For

game-day-prep
movie-night
back-to-school
road-trip

Vibe:

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