Mega Snacks

Processing Score

23.6Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5.5/10Good

The processing score reflects 87 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

0024100116324

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size28 g

Amount per serving

Calories

140

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 210mg

Total Carbohydrate 16g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 0g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 3g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 30mg

Iron 0.9mg

Potassium 30mg

* 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

43 listed · 20 flagged for review

CHEEZ-IT ORIGINAL - ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B [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), SALT, PAPRIKA, YEAST, PAPRIKA EXTRACT COLOR, SOY LECITHIN, PRINGLES ORIGINAL - DRIED POTATOES, VEGETABLE OIL (CORN, COTTONSEED, HIGH OLEIC SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORNSTARCH, RICE FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, WHEAT STARCH, CHEEZ-IT WHITE CHEDDAR - ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND PALM OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), BAKING SODA, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, TURMERIC EXTRACT COLOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES TREATS ORIGINAL - TOASTED RICE CEREAL (RICE, SUGAR, SALT, MALT FLAVOR, NIACINAMIDE, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), CORN SYRUP, FRUCTOSE, SUGAR, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, VEGETABLE GLYCERIN, DEXTROSE, GELATIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS (CONTAINS MILK), DATEM, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, BHT FOR FRESHNESS.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mega Snacks scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup, Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Flavors (Contains Milk)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
Chemical Preservatives (Bht For Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin, Mono-And Diglycerides, Vegetable Glycerin, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 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 Mega Snacks' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Natural FlavorsUPF marker

In this product: Monosodium Glutamate.

Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Processed Dairy IngredientsUPF marker

In this product: Whey Protein Concentrate.

Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Acetylated Monoglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (High Oleic Soybean, Soybean, Palm, And/Or Canola Oil With Tbhq For Freshness), Vegetable Oil (Corn, Cottonseed, High Oleic Soybean, And/Or Sunflower Oil), Vegetable Oil (Soybean And Palm Oil With Tbhq For Freshness).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin, Kellogg'S Rice Krispies Treats Original - Toasted Rice Cereal (Rice, Sugar, Salt, Malt Flavor, Niacinamide, Reduced Iron, Vitamin B [Riboflavin], Folic Acid), Fructose, Sugar, and 1 more.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Soda.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Cheerios vs Frosted Flakes, Rice Krispies vs Corn Flakes, and Special K vs Cheerios comparisons.

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