Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Cheddar 9oz
Processing Score
12.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 43 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, preservatives, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00024100104451
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size29 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars <1g
Protein 3g
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 30mg
1%
* 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 · 11 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), RICE FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS, PALM OIL), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES).CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, PAPRIKA COLOR, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHEY, DEXTROSE, MALTODEXTRIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTERMILK, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, ONION POWDER, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ANNATTO EXTRACT COLOR, PAPRIKA EXTRACT COLOR, GROUND CELERY SEED, RED PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Cheddar 9oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Industrial Enzymes (White Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes).Contains 2% Or Less Of Salt): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- 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 Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Cheddar 9oz'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: Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil With Tbhq For Freshness, Palm Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract Color.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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