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Sargento Balanced Breaks Montry Jack & Mild Cheddar Natural Cheeses & Thins Mini Crackers
Dairy
📊 NOVA 3

Sargento Balanced Breaks Montry Jack & Mild Cheddar Natural Cheeses & Thins Mini Crackers

SARGENTO
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
170
Calories
9g
Protein
2g
Sugars
280mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

SARGENTO Balanced Breaks Monterey Jack & Mild Cheddar with WHEAT THINS® Mini Original is a single-serve snack kit that reads like a portable, slightly indulgent answer to midday hunger. You’d typically find it in the refrigerated cheese and deli snack section near string cheese, single-serve hummus, and other snack kits, often cross-merchandised near lunchbox items and grab-and-go crackers. It suits quick office breaks, packed lunches for busy school days, or a tidy companion for short road trips—anywhere you want a tidy, no-prep pairing of cheese and crunchy crackers. Brand positioning leans on heritage and convenience: Sargento’s family-owned, third-generation background and the co-branded WHEAT THINS name signal familiarity and a mainstream adult audience seeking an elevated but simple snack. The label uses “natural” cheese claims and clean, approachable packaging art to create a light health halo, though there’s no organic certification and the crackers’ ingredients are more processed than the cheese. In plain processing terms, the product pairs minimally processed natural cheeses with commercially produced mini crackers and is sold as a packaged convenience item. Sensory details: the cheese offers a creamy, slightly springy bite (Monterey Jack is mild and smooth; mild cheddar adds buttery depth), contrasted with thin, crisp, slightly sweet-salty wheat crackers; textures alternate between soft and crunchy. Packaging is a small plastic tray or clamshell with divided compartments—perfect for the ritual of peeling back a lid and alternating bites. It’s marketed as a balanced, portable indulgence for adults who want a controlled portion without preparation.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 3
Calories170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat12g15%
Saturated Fat7g35%
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium280mg12%
Total Carbohydrate8g3%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars2g
Added Sugars1g2%
Protein9g
* 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

Monterey, Jack, Cheese, (Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Cheddar, Cheese, [Pasteurized, Milk,, Cheese, Culture,, Salt,, Enzymes,, Annatto, (Vegetable, Color)],, Crackers, [Whole, Grain, Wheat, Flour,, Canola, Oil,, Sugar,, Corn, Starch,, Malt, Syrup, (From, Corn, and, Barley),, Salt,, Refiner's, Syrup,, Leavening, (Calcium, Phosphate, and, Baking, Soda)],, Potato, Starch, (To, Prevent, Caking)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Canola Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Annatto (Vegetable Color) - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is not gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The kit combines minimally processed natural cheeses with industrially produced crackers and simple additives (starches, syrups, oil), so it fits NOVA 3 (processed foods) rather than highly formulated ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Sargento Balanced Breaks Montry Jack & Mild Cheddar Natural Cheeses & Thins Mini Crackers

The Balanced Breaks are a tasty option that packs a decent punch of protein with 9 grams per serving, making them a satisfying snack. However, calling them 'healthy' depends on your diet goals. If you're looking for a quick energy boost or a post-workout snack, they can fit the bill, but they do contain added sugars and are not the lowest in calories.

Perfect For

back-to-school
road-trip
movie-night

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