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Quaker Cheddar Flavor with Other Natural Flavors Rice Crisps
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Crackers (Appetizers)

Quaker Cheddar Flavor with Other Natural Flavors Rice Crisps

Poor out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Not permitted in some countries
  • Ultra-processed
  • High in salt
  • Contains seed oils
  • No synthetic dyes
  • Contains whole grains
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Why it scores 25

Quaker Cheddar Flavor with Other Natural Flavors Rice Crisps scores 25 out of 100 (Poor) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Partially hydrogenated oil: Industrial trans fat raises LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. Regulatory
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  3. Salt 3.4 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong

Capped at 25: Contains partially hydrogenated oil, whose use in food has been revoked in the US.

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Cheddar Flavor with Other Natural Flavors Rice Crisps

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Ingredients

  • Partially hydrogenated oil
    Regulatory Industrial trans fat raises LDL cholesterol and heart disease risk. [1][2][3][4]
  • Sunflower oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [5][6][7][8]
  • Maltodextrin
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [9]
  • Monosodium glutamate (MSG)
    Strong The FDA considers MSG generally recognized as safe; some sensitive people report mild, short-lived symptoms after 3 g or more without food. [10][11][9]
  • Calcium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [12]
  • Sodium phosphate
    Strong EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. [12]
  • Calcium lactate
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [9]
  • Gum arabic (acacia)
    Info An ingredient class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [9]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [13][9]
subtotal−36

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [9]
  • 7 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: color (added), firming agent, flavor enhancer, flavoring, industrial fat, industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. [9]
subtotal−26

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 2.4 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [14]
  • Salt 3.4 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [15]
  • Energy 452 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [16]
  • Fiber 3.5 g / 100 g
    Strong A good source of fiber. [16]
subtotal−12
TOTAL 25Poor

100 − 74 = 26 → capped at 25

Capped at 25. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, whose use in food has been revoked in the US. [2][17]

Can’t score above 49. Contains partially hydrogenated oil, an ingredient of very high concern. [1][2][3][4]

Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [18]

GTIN 00030000169766 · 2026-06-03

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy452 kcal
Fat17.3 g
Saturated fat2.4 g
Trans fat0.3 g
Carbohydrates68.4 g
Sugars4.4 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber3.5 g
Protein7.7 g
Salt3.4 g

Serving: 16 pieces (28 g)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

INGREDIENTS: WHOLE GRAIN BROWN RICE FLOUR, DEGERMINATED MILLED CORN, SUNFLOWER OIL, DRY WHEY, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN AND COTTONSEED OIL, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LACTIC ACID, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CALCIUM LACTATE, CITRIC ACID, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR), ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVATIVE).

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Soy

  • Not vegan
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Trans Fat

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Apr 30, 2024 · Regulator

    “In 2015, the FDA took the significant step of determining that PHOs, then the major source of artificial trans fat in the food supply, are no longer “Generally Recognized as Safe,” or GRAS.”

    fda.gov

  2. Revocation of Uses of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods (88 FR 53764)

    Federal Register (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Aug 9, 2023 · Law

    “in light of our determination that PHOs are no longer generally recognized as safe (GRAS).”

    federalregister.gov

  3. Commission Regulation (EU) 2019/649 of 24 April 2019 amending Annex III to Regulation (EC) No 1925/2006 as regards trans fat, other than trans fat naturally occurring in fat of animal origin

    European Union (Official Journal) · Apr 24, 2019 · Law

    “Maximum 2 grams per 100 grams of fat in food intended for the final consumer and food intended for supply to retail”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  4. Trans fat (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · Jan 24, 2024 · Agency assessment

    “WHO’s recommendation for adults is to limit consumption of trans fat to less than 1% of total energy intake, which is less than 2.2 g per day for a 2000-calorie diet.”

    who.int

  5. Re-evaluation of the traditional diet-heart hypothesis: analysis of recovered data from Minnesota Coronary Experiment (1968-73)

    BMJ · Apr 12, 2016 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  6. Use of dietary linoleic acid for secondary prevention of coronary heart disease and death: evaluation of recovered data from the Sydney Diet Heart Study and updated meta-analysis

    BMJ · Feb 4, 2013 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  7. Dietary Linoleic Acid and Risk of Coronary Heart Disease: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Prospective Cohort Studies

    Circulation · Oct 28, 2014 · Peer-reviewed

    “These data provide support for current recommendations to replace saturated fat with polyunsaturated fat for primary prevention of CHD.”

    doi.org

  8. Dietary Fats and Cardiovascular Disease: A Presidential Advisory From the American Heart Association

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  9. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  10. Questions and Answers on Monosodium glutamate (MSG)

    U.S. Food and Drug Administration · Jul 17, 2026 · Regulator

    “FDA considers the addition of MSG to foods to be “generally recognized as safe” (GRAS).”

    fda.gov

  11. EFSA reviews safety of glutamates added to food

    European Food Safety Authority · Jul 12, 2017 · Agency assessment

    “EFSA re-assessed the safety of glutamates used as food additives and derived a group acceptable daily intake (ADI) of 30 mg/kg body weight per day for all six of these additives.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  12. EFSA issues new advice on phosphates

    European Food Safety Authority · Jun 12, 2019 · Agency assessment

    “We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  13. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  14. Saturated fatty acid and trans-fatty acid intake for adults and children: WHO guideline

    World Health Organization · Jul 17, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “WHO recommends that adults and children reduce saturated fatty acid intake to 10% of total energy intake (strong recommendation).”

    who.int

  15. Sodium reduction (fact sheet)

    World Health Organization · May 11, 2026 · Agency assessment

    “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

  16. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

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  17. Notice of Modification: Prohibiting the Use of Partially Hydrogenated Oils in Foods

    Health Canada · Sep 17, 2018 · Regulator

    “On September 17, 2018, partially hydrogenated oils (PHOs) were banned by adding them to Part 1 of the List of Contaminants and other Adulterating Substances in Foods.”

    canada.ca

  18. Guide to creating a front of pack (FoP) nutrition label for pre-packed products sold through retail outlets

    Department of Health and Social Care / Food Standards Agency (GOV.UK) · Nov 8, 2016 · Regulator

    “Table 3: Criteria for drinks (per 100ml)”

    assets.publishing.service.gov.uk

  19. Commission Regulation (EU) 2022/63 of 14 January 2022 amending Annexes II and III to Regulation (EC) No 1333/2008 as regards the food additive titanium dioxide (E 171)

    European Union (Official Journal) · Jan 14, 2022 · Law

    “titanium dioxide (E 171) can no longer be considered safe when used as a food additive.”

    eur-lex.europa.eu

  20. Revocation of Authorization for Use of Brominated Vegetable Oil in Food (89 FR 55040)

    Federal Register (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Jul 3, 2024 · Law

    “This action is being taken because there is no longer a reasonable certainty of no harm from the continued use of BVO in food.”

    federalregister.gov

  21. Color Additive Petition From Center for Science in the Public Interest, et al.; Request To Revoke Color Additive Listing for Use of FD&C Red No. 3 in Food and Ingested Drugs (90 FR 4628)

    Federal Register (U.S. Food and Drug Administration) · Jan 16, 2025 · Law

    “This order is effective January 15, 2027, except for amendatory instruction 4, which is effective January 18, 2028.”

    federalregister.gov

  22. Regulation (EC) No 1223/2009 of 30 November 2009 on cosmetic products

    European Union (Official Journal) · Nov 30, 2009 · Law

    “cosmetic products shall not contain any of the following: (a) prohibited substances — prohibited substances listed in Annex II”

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  23. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “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

  24. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

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