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Nabisco Sargento Cheese Bakes White Cheddar & Rosemary Crackers
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📊 NOVA 4

Nabisco Sargento Cheese Bakes White Cheddar & Rosemary Crackers

Sargento
4.50 oz
Available at Foodtown
160
Calories
5g
Protein
1g
Sugars
210mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
39
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sargento Cheese Bakes Aged White Cheddar & Rosemary Crackers are a shelf-stable snack product that reads like a hybrid between a cheese-forward cracker and a flavored savory biscuit. In grocery stores you'll typically find them in the cracker and savory snacks aisle near other premium cracker brands, cheese crisps, and party mixes — often adjacent to sliced cheese displays or specialty cracker towers intended for entertaining. These crackers are positioned for occasions where convenience meets a slightly elevated flavor profile: party trays, impromptu charcuterie boards, office snack drawers, or casual get-togethers. They’re marketed to adults who want a quick, tasty snack that feels a little more refined than basic salted crackers — the label leans on “real cheese” as the lead ingredient and herb-forward flavoring to convey quality and craft. There’s no organic certification on the ingredient list, and the packaging emphasizes real cheddar rather than child-focused cartoons or overt health claims; the product benefits from a light “natural” halo because of recognizable dairy ingredients but also lists several processed components. In plain terms, it’s a processed, convenience bakery snack that uses real cheese along with stabilizers, concentrated proteins, and refined oils. Sensory notes: thin, crispy rounds with a pronounced cheddar umami, light flaky crumbs, and flecks of rosemary that add a piney, aromatic accent; mouthfeel is crunchy with a savory finish. The small 4.5 oz package is meant for sharing or solo snacking — take it to a party, open it on a road trip, or drop a few on a plate alongside olives, hummus, or fruit for an easy appetizer ritual.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 13
Servings per Container: 4
Calories160
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat3g15%
Cholesterol15mg5%
Sodium210mg9%
Total Carbohydrate15g5%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
Protein5g
* 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:, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, (PASTEURIZED, MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES),, WHEAT, FLOUR,, CORNSTARCH,, CANOLA, OIL,, OAT, FIBER,, WHEY*,, SUGAR,, BUTTERMILK,, SALT,, CULTURED, CREAM,, CULTURED, WHEY, PROTEIN, CONCENTRATE,, YEAST,, SOY, LECITHIN,, SPICE, (INCLUDING, ROSEMARY),, BAKING, SODA., *DRIED, CONTAINS:, MILK,, WHEAT,, SOY..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • canola oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • soy lecithin - Processed emulsifier
No Seed OilNo Emulsifier

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?

Although real cheddar is the first ingredient, the product contains multiple industrial ingredients and additives (canola oil, corn starch, whey protein concentrate, soy lecithin, added sugar) and is manufactured into a ready-to-eat snack, consistent with NOVA group 4 (ultra-processed).

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Common Questions about Nabisco Sargento Cheese Bakes White Cheddar & Rosemary Crackers

The White Cheddar & Rosemary Crackers can be a tasty snack option, but calling them 'healthy' depends on your dietary goals. They provide a good balance of flavors and a decent amount of protein for a snack, but they're not particularly high in fiber or micronutrients. If you're snacking smart, consider portion size and what else you’re munching on throughout the day.

Perfect For

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movie-night
weekend-brunch

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