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Traditional Cheese Straws, 6 OZ
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📊 NOVA 4

Traditional Cheese Straws, 6 OZ

SAVANNAH GRACE
Available at Whole Foods
150
Calories
6g
Protein
140mg
Sodium
2g
Fiber
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these cheese straws in the snack or crackers aisle or on a party tray—easy to grab for movie nights, picnics, or holiday gatherings. They feel indulgent and nostalgic, conjuring Southern hors d'oeuvre vibes with a buttery, crunchy pop-in-your-mouth texture. The shelf-stable crispness and use of refined flour and extracted oil signal industrial processing and characteristics commonly associated with NOVA 4 ultraprocessed snacks.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 OZ
Servings per Container: 8
Calories150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat10g13%
Saturated Fat4g20%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol20mg7%
Sodium140mg6%
Total Carbohydrate11g4%
Dietary Fiber2g7%
Protein6g
* 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

AGED, CHEDDAR, CHEESE, [MILK,, CHEESE, CULTURE,, SALT,, ENZYMES,, ANNATTO, (NATURAL, COLORING)], UNBLEACHED, WHEAT, FLOUR, CANOLA, OIL, WATER, SEA, SALT, PAPRIKA, AND, SPICES..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • CANOLA OIL - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • CANOLA OIL - 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?

Although the ingredient list is short and recognizable, this ready-to-eat packaged snack is made from refined flour and extracted oil and produced industrially to be shelf-stable and highly palatable, fitting NOVA 4 criteria for ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Traditional Cheese Straws, 6 OZ

The Cheese Straws have a decent protein punch at 6 grams per serving and are low in sugar, which can be a plus for snacking. However, they do contain 10 grams of fat and 140 mg of sodium per ounce, so while they can fit into a balanced diet, moderation is key, especially if you're watching your fat or sodium intake.

Perfect For

movie-night
game-day-prep
holiday-baking

Vibe:

nostalgicindulgentconvenient
$8.99
per package