Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Cheddar Ranch 6.75oz
Processing Score
15.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 49 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, preservatives, plus 3 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
00024100109999
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size29 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 240mg
10%
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
32 listed · 13 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), RICE FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), WHITE CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES).CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, SOY LECITHIN, PAPRIKA COLOR, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), ONION POWDER, WHEY, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, GARLIC POWDER, BUTTERMILK, SODIUM DIACETATE, SPICES, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO POWDER, ACETIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, GROUND CELERY SEED, RED PEPPER, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, NATURAL FLAVOR.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Sunshine Cheez-It Crackers Cheddar Ranch 6.75oz scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- 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, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
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 Ranch 6.75oz'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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil (With Tbhq For Freshness).
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: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Acetic Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric 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 and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk, Wheat Or Soy?
This product lists milk, wheat and soy in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Annies Bkd Snck Crckrs Chdr Squares
5.05.0
Less processed (Processed), higher nutrition score
Annies Bunnies Bkd Snck Crckrs Chdr
5.05.0
Less processed (Processed), higher nutrition score
Keebler Simply Made Cookies Butter 10oz
5.00.0
Less processed (Processed)
Keebler Simply Made Cookies Chocolate Chip Thins 6oz
5.00.0
Less processed (Processed)
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.