Goldfish, Puffs, Cheddar Bacon
Processing Score
9.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including corn syrup, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
014100046066
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
21 listed · 7 flagged for reviewMADE WITH SMILES AND WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN MEAL, ENRICHED YELLOW CORN MEAL (YELLOW CORN MEAL, THIAMINE MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], NIACIN, IRON, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA OIL, WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, CONTAINS 2 PERCENT OR LESS OF: NATURAL FLAVORS, CALCIUM CARBONATE, DEHYDRATED BUTTERMILK, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, YEAST EXTRACT, SOUR CREAM POWDER (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES), PAPRIKA EXTRACT FOR COLOR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, POTATO MALTODEXTRIN, GUM ACACIA, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DEHYDRATED ONIONS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Goldfish, Puffs, Cheddar Bacon scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Contains 2 Percent Or Less Of: Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Gum Acacia): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Goldfish, Puffs, Cheddar Bacon's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Maltodextrin, Potato Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese vs Cheddar, and Bacon vs Sausage comparisons.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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