Crackers (Appetizers)
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers
0.75 oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
- Contains whole grains
Why it scores 65
Cheez-It Baked Snack Crackers scores 65 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 5 points Saturated fat 4.8 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong
- minus 5 points Salt 1.8 g / 100 g: High in salt. Strong
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better cheese crackers
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Organic cheddar squares baked snack crackers Annie's Homegrown · 9 oz Not ultra-processed · No BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) Score 79 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Annie's Whole Wheat Bunnies Baked Snack Crackers, Made with Organic Wheat Annie's · 7 servings Not ultra-processed · No BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) Score 79 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
Pop Mms Baked Snack Crackers Cheddar Simple Mills Less salt · No BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) Score 77 out of 100 , 12 points higher -
Crispy Cheese Crackers All-American Crackers · 4 oz Not ultra-processed · No BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) Score 79 out of 100 , 14 points higher -
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Baked Snack Crackers
Ingredients
- Soybean oil minus 2.5 points
- BHT (butylated hydroxytoluene) minus 2.5 points
- Soy lecithin minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 4.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Salt 1.8 g / 100 g minus 5 points
- Energy 476 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
- Fiber 4.8 g / 100 g plus 2 points
- Protein 9.5 g / 100 g plus 2 points
100 − 35 = 65
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [12]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 476 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 4.8 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 66.7 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 4.8 g |
| Protein | 9.5 g |
| Salt | 1.8 g |
Serving: 1 pouch (21 g)
Ingredients
- Whole wheat flour
- enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid)
- white cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
- soybean oil with tbhq for freshness
- contains two percent or less of salt
- calcium carbonate
- paprika
- yeast
- paprika oleoresin for color
- turmeric extract for color
- annatto extract for color
- bht for freshness
- vitamin a palmitate
- soy lecithin
Label text, as published
Whole wheat flour, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), white cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), soybean oil with tbhq for freshness, contains two percent or less of salt, calcium carbonate, paprika, yeast, paprika oleoresin for color, turmeric extract for color, annatto extract for color, bht for freshness, vitamin a palmitate, soy lecithin.
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten
- Not vegan
- Not gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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“replacement of saturated fat in the diet with linoleic acid effectively lowers serum cholesterol but does not support the hypothesis that this translates to a lower risk of death from coronary heart disease or all causes.”
doi.org
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“These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”
doi.org
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List of Select Chemicals in the Food Supply Under FDA Review
“The table below includes select food ingredients (including food and color additives), food contact substances, and contaminants under FDA review as of May 12, 2026 .”
fda.gov
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Agents Classified by the IARC Monographs, Volumes 1–142 (List of Classifications)
monographs.iarc.who.int
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Scientific Opinion on the re-evaluation of butylated hydroxytoluene BHT (E 321) as a food additive
“Based on the NOAEL of 25 mg/kg bw/day and an uncertainty factor of 100, the Panel derived an ADI of 0.25 mg/kg bw/day.”
doi.org
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Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline
“WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”
who.int
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“For adults, WHO recommends less than 2000 mg/day of sodium (equivalent to less than 5 g/day salt), or just under a teaspoon.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org