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Simple Mills Snack Crackers, Baked, Cheddar 4 oz
Snacks, Chips & Dips
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Simple Mills Snack Crackers, Baked, Cheddar 4 oz

Simple Mills
4 oz
Available at Foodtown
120
Calories
2g
Protein
1g
Sugars
310mg
Sodium
1g
Fiber
49
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Simple Mills Snack Crackers, Baked Cheddar (4 oz) reads like a modern pantry friendly pick: a small, shelf-stable box you’d find in the natural/organic snack aisle or the specialty crackers bay, often shelved alongside gluten-free chips, seed crackers, and other branded “better-for-you” snacks — sometimes cross-merchandised near cheese spreads or kid-friendly lunch fixings. It suits quick grocery runs for lunchbox fillers, back-to-school snack stashes, or low-effort entertaining (charcuterie-style nibbling at casual get-togethers and game-day spreads). The brand positions itself toward health-conscious, millennial parents and busy professionals who want simple-ingredient narratives; marketing leans on organic certifications, short ingredient lists, and clean-label talk — a “natural,” organic halo with no artificial colors or flavors called out on the box. Labeling feels wholesome rather than candy-esque: muted colors, ingredient highlights (butternut squash, arrowroot), and organic seals rather than cartoon mascots. In plain processing terms, these are a made snack product — baked from flours, oils, and cheese with a few extracts for color and freshness. Sensory-wise expect a light, crisp snap, slightly grainy crumb from root starches, and a savory, tangy cheddar note with a hint of paprika; the small box is convenient for on-the-go single servings or for opening as part of a pack-and-share ritual. The product plays the ritual of quick gratified snacking — a pantry staple for parents, picnic baskets, or desk drawers when you want a bit more of a “real ingredients” story than conventional chips.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 50
Servings per Container: 4
Calories120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat4g5%
Saturated Fat1g5%
Cholesterol5mg2%
Sodium310mg13%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Dietary Fiber1g4%
Total Sugars1g
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

Organic, Butternut, Squash,, Tapioca, Starch,, Arrowroot,, Organic, Sunflower, Oil,, Organic, Red, Bean,, Organic, Cheddar, Cheese, (Organic, Cultured, Milk,, Salt,, Enzymes),, Organic, Nonfat, Milk,, Yeast,, Sea, Salt,, Lactic, Acid,, Baking, Soda,, Organic, Onion,, Organic, Garlic,, Organic, Paprika,, Rosemary, Extract, (for, Freshness),, Annatto, Extract,, Paprika, Extract, (for, Color),, Organic, Nutritional, Yeast..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Organic Sunflower Oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • Annatto Extract - Artificial coloring
  • Paprika Extract - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

The crackers are a processed food made from culinary ingredients (vegetable purées, starches, oil, cheese) with minimal industrial additives; while manufactured and packaged, the ingredient list is relatively simple compared with formulations typical of ultra-processed products.

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Common Questions about Simple Mills Snack Crackers, Baked, Cheddar 4 oz

The cheddar cracker can be a tasty snack option, especially if you're looking for something gluten-free and made with organic ingredients. It's lower in sugar and has no added sugars, which is a plus. However, remember that 'healthy' can be subjective — it's all about balance and moderation!

Perfect For

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

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