Pepperidge Farm, Cracker Chips, Cheddar, Cheddar
Processing Score
8.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients, including 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
014100094296
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
130
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 270mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
27 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWHOLE GRAIN YELLOW CORN FLOUR, SOFT RED WHEAT, CORN FLOUR, BROWN SUGAR, CORNSTARCH, VEGETABLE OILS (CANOLA, SUNFLOWER AND/OR SOYBEAN), RYE, CONTAINS 2 PERCENT OR LESS OF: WHEY, CHEESE POWDER* (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES], WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO FOR COLOR), SALT, MALTED BARLEY, HULLED BARLEY, TRITICALE, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED ONIONS, AUTOLYZED YEAST, NATURAL FLAVORS, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, SOY LECITHIN, SPICES (CONTAINS CELERY), PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE AND SESAME OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Pepperidge Farm, Cracker Chips, Cheddar, Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 85% of the 10,682 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 Pepperidge Farm, Cracker Chips, Cheddar, 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar, Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oils (Canola, Sunflower And/Or Soybean).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast, Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Lactate And Sesame Oil.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese 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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