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Nabisco, better cheddars, baked snack crackers, original imp
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Crackers (Appetizers)

Nabisco, better cheddars, baked snack crackers, original imp

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Good out of 100 High confidence
  • High in salt
  • Contains seed oils
  • No synthetic dyes
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Why it scores 74

Nabisco, better cheddars, baked snack crackers, original imp scores 74 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Processed (NOVA 3): Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. Emerging
  2. Salt 2.1 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
  3. Saturated fat 4.8 g / 100 g: High in saturated fat. Strong

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

The Receipt

Nabisco, better cheddars, baked snack crackers, original imp

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Ingredients

  • Soybean oil
    Emerging High in omega-6 linoleic acid. [1][2][3][4]
  • Yeast extract
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [5]
subtotal−5

Processing

  • Processed (NOVA 3)
    Emerging Classified NOVA 3: processed with added salt, sugar or oil. [5]
subtotal−8

Nutrition per 100 g

  • Saturated fat 4.8 g / 100 g
    Strong High in saturated fat. [6]
  • Salt 2.1 g / 100 g
    Strong Very high in salt. [7]
  • Energy 516 kcal / 100 g
    Info Energy-dense for its weight. [8]
  • Protein 9.7 g / 100 g
    Info A good source of protein. [8]
subtotal−13
TOTAL 74Good

100 − 26 = 74

Can’t score above 79. High in fat and salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [9]

GTIN 00044000030476 · 2026-08-30

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 g

Energy516 kcal
Fat25.8 g
Saturated fat4.8 g
Trans fat0 g
Carbohydrates61.3 g
Sugars1 g
Added sugars0 g
Fiber0 g
Protein9.7 g
Salt2.1 g

Serving: 18 crackers (31 g)

Ingredients

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

Unbleached enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, thiamine mononitrate {vitamin b1}, riboflavin {vitamin b2}, folic acid), soybean oil, cheddar cheese (cultured milk, salt, enzymes), salt, autolyzed yeast extract, leavening (baking soda and/or yeast), paprika, spices, annatto extract (vegetable color), malted barley flour.

Allergens and diets

Contains: Milk, Soy, Wheat, Gluten

  • Not vegan
  • Not gluten-free
  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

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

    Circulation · Jul 18, 2017 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

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

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. 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.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  9. 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