Kellogg's Special K Crackers Cheddar 4oz
Processing Score
9.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00038000567155
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 150mg
3%
* 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
29 listed · 9 flagged for reviewPOTATOES, POTATO STARCH, CANOLA OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS, RICE FLOUR, OAT FIBER, DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, SUGAR, WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, PALM OIL, ONION POWDER, CREAM, DEXTROSE, BUTTERMILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOGLYCERIDES, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), WHOLE WHEAT FLOUR, SOY FLOUR, CITRIC ACID, NONFAT MILK, LACTIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC EXTRACT COLOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT COLOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Kellogg's Special K Crackers Cheddar 4oz 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 (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): 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 Crackers Cheddar 4oz'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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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