Kellogg's, Special K, Cracker Chips, Cheddar
Processing Score
9.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients, including preservatives, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
038222567155
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 230mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 22g
8%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 170mg
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
30 listed · 8 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, POTATO STARCH, BROWN RICE FLOUR, CANOLA OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS, WHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN MEAL, OAT FIBER, WHEY, SALT, PALM OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOGLYCERIDES, MALTODEXTRIN, CULTURED BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, SOUR CREAM (CREAM, NONFAT MILK, CULTURES), LACTIC ACID, ONION POWDER, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), PAPRIKA EXTRACT FOR COLOR, GARLIC POWDER, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC EXTRACT FOR COLOR, WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SOY FLOUR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kellogg's, Special K, Cracker Chips, Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement 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 Kellogg's, Special K, Cracker Chips, Cheddar'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil With Tbhq For Freshness, Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract For Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese, Special K vs Cheerios, and American Cheese vs Cheddar 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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