Appetizers
Fit&Active Cheddar Cheese Naturally and Artificially Flavored Rice Snacks
Score
- Ultra-processed
- High in salt
- Contains seed oils
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 57
Fit&Active Cheddar Cheese Naturally and Artificially Flavored Rice Snacks scores 57 out of 100 (Okay) 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 9 points Salt 2.9 g / 100 g: Very high in salt. Strong
- minus 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavor enhancer, flavoring and industrial sugar or starch hydrolysate. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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Gluten Free Multigrain Rice Crackers Good & Gather · 3.5 oz Not ultra-processed · Less salt Score 90 out of 100 , 33 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
Cheddar Cheese Naturally and Artificially Flavored Rice Snacks
Ingredients
- Sunflower oil minus 2.5 points
- Maltodextrin minus 2.5 points
- Yeast extract minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 g
- Saturated fat 1.7 g / 100 g minus 1 points
- Salt 2.9 g / 100 g minus 9 points
- Energy 467 kcal / 100 g minus 2 points
100 − 43.5 = 56.5 → 57
Can’t score above 79. High in salt (above the front-of-pack "high" level). [10]
Nutrition per 100 g
| Energy | 467 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 16.7 g |
| Saturated fat | 1.7 g |
| Trans fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 70 g |
| Sugars | 3.3 g |
| Added sugars | 3.3 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 6.7 g |
| Salt | 2.9 g |
Serving: 17 Pieces (30 g)
Ingredients
- rice pieces (rice flour, salt)
- corn (with germ removed)
- sunflower oil
- whey
- maltodextrin
- salt
- cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)
- buttermilk
- yeast extract
- natural flavor
- citric acid
- extractives of paprika
- lactic acid
- extractives of turmeric
- extractives of annatto
Label text, as published
rice pieces (rice flour, salt), corn (with germ removed), sunflower oil, whey, maltodextrin, salt, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), buttermilk, yeast extract, natural flavor, citric acid, extractives of paprika, lactic acid, extractives of turmeric, extractives of annatto,
Allergens and diets
Contains: Milk
May contain: Soy
- Not vegan
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Fit&Active
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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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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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