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Cheez-It

Original Baked Snack Crackers

55/ 100 clean scoreLists seed oils and artificial preservatives2 of the 9 additive groups we check are on the label.

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The recorded US ingredient statement lists seed oils and artificial preservatives (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.

Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores

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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.

This product: 7 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.

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Contains Avoided Additives

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Additive Check Details

Seed OilsContains
Found on label as:vegetable oil
Artificial DyesNot Found
MSGNot Found
Artificial SweetenersNot Found

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Ingredients

Cheez-It Original Baked Snack Crackers

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Label data source

Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2658679, data date 2023-10-26, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.

NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (30 g, 27 Crackers)
Calories500 kcal150 kcal
Total fat26.7 g8 g
Saturated fat5 g1.5 g
Sodium767 mg230 mg
Total carbohydrate56.7 g17 g
Dietary fiber3.3 g1 g
Total sugars0 g0 g
Added sugars0 g0 g
Sugar alcoholsUnknownUnknown
Protein10 g3 g
Net carbs (carbs − fiber)53.4 g16 g

Our research notes

What to know before you choose these crackers

The recorded ingredient label lists 3 ingredients, led by enriched flour, vegetable oil and cheese made with skim milk. Worth noting: it lists seed oils and artificial preservatives. For these crackers, the comparison that matters most is base and use: choose the grain, nut or seed base for the way you will eat the cracker.

  • Good signShort ingredient list: 3 ingredients.
  • Worth checkingLists seed oils (vegetable oil).
  • Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (and/or canola oil with tbhq for freshness).
  • Good signNo added sugars or syrups appear on the recorded label.
  • Good to knowOils named on the label: high oleic soybean oil, soybean oil, palm oil and canola oil.
  • Good to knowIngredient and allergen statements mention milk, wheat and soy. Always confirm the full allergen statement on the package.

May suit you if…

  • You are limiting added sugars: none are listed.

You may prefer another option if…

  • You avoid seed oils: the recorded label lists vegetable oil.
  • You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists and/or canola oil with tbhq for freshness.
  • You avoid milk, wheat and soy: the label mentions them.

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  • Oils and seasoning. Read the exact flavor recipe and any added sweetener.

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References

  1. Cheez-It Original Baked Snack Crackers: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2658679) USDA FoodData Central
  2. Whole grains Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
  3. Whole Grain Stamp and whole-grain labeling Whole Grains Council
  4. Gluten-free labeling of foods U.S. Food and Drug Administration

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Cheez-It Original Baked Snack Crackers contain seed oils?

The recorded ingredient statement lists seed oils. Review the full statement for the exact ingredients.

Does Cheez-It Original Baked Snack Crackers contain artificial dyes or MSG?

No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.

What is the verification standard for this product?

The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.

What are the ingredients in Cheez-It Original Baked Snack Crackers?

The recorded ingredient statement reads: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN, SOYBEAN, PALM, AND/OR CANOLA OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), CHEESE MADE WITH SKIM MILK (SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, PAPRIKA, YEAST, PAPRIKA EXTRACT COLOR, SOY LECITHIN.

Is Cheez-It Original Baked Snack Crackers healthy?

Its recorded label lists seed oils and artificial preservatives (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 55 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.

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