Cheez-It Crackers Nutrition and Ingredients
Original Cheez-It® baked snack crackers are made with 100% real cheese. But that’s not all. The crackers contain oil, salt, and TBHQ. Read this guide for a complete overview of the nutritional value and ingredients in this popular crunchy snack.
One serving delivers 150 calories and contains 8 grams fat, 17 grams carbohydrates, and 3 grams protein.
Cheez-It Nutritional Information
Serving Size
Nutrition facts are based on a single serving, measured as 27 Crackers (30 grams).
The percentage daily value illustrates how much a specific nutrient in this snack contributes to a daily diet of 2,000 calories (the standard measure used by the U.S. FDA).
Calories
Each serving of 30 grams has 150 calories (5 calories per gram).
Dietary fat and carbohydrates contribute approximately the same amount of calories, with each delivering 47% of the total calories. The remaining 7% is derived from protein.
Here is a summary of the total calories by macronutrient (fat, carbs, and protein):
- Fat: 70 calories
- Carbs: 70 calories
- Protein: 10 calories
- Total: 150 calories per serving
A 7 ounce box contains about 7 servings, which means there are 1,050 total calories per container.
The summary of calories by macronutrient is a rounded estimate based on the nutrition facts provided by the restaurant. Calories may vary by location, as a result of how it’s prepared, or due to topping choices.
Dietary Fat
A single serving of Cheez-Its contains 8 grams of total fat, including 1.5 grams of saturated fat.
SUMMARY OF DIETARY FAT PER SERVING
Dietary Guidelines for Americans (published by the US Department of Health and Human Services) recommend limiting calories from saturated fat to 10% or less of total calories.
The FDA recommends choosing foods lower in saturated fat. Saturated Fat is found in animal fats, baked goods, pizza, and vegetable shortening, among other food items.
Sodium
There are 230 milligrams of sodium in about 27 crackers. That’s a 10% daily value (based on a 2,000 calorie diet).
Here is a summary of the nutritional information in Cheez-It Original Crackers.
Nutrition Summary
Serving Size 27 Crackers (30g)
CALORIES
150TOTAL FAT
8g(10%DV)
CARBOHYDRATES
17g(6%DV)
PROTEIN
3g| Saturated Fat | 1.5g (8%DV) |
| Trans Fat | 0g |
| Cholesterol | 0mg (0%DV) |
| Sodium | 230mg (10%DV) |
| Dietary Fiber | <1g (2%DV) |
| Total Sugars | 0g |
| Added Sugars | 0g (0%DV) |
%DV (Percent Daily Values) are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary and your daily value may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for dietary or healthcare advice.
The standard serving size from a 7 ounce or larger container is 30 grams. If you purchase a small snack size 0.75 ounce bag, the indicated serving size is only 21 grams. In this instance, the stated number of total calories is only 100.
That said, in either case, there are 5 calories per gram.
Cheez-It Crackers Ingredients and Allergens
Ingredients
Here is the list of ingredients in the Cheez-It baked snack crackers.
Ingredients: Enriched Flour, Vegetable Oil, Cheese made with Skim Milk, Salt, Paprika, Yeast, Paprika Extract Color, and Soy Lecithin
What is TBHQ in Food?
Tert-Butylhydroquinone, typically referred to as TBHQ, is a crystalline antioxidant. It’s used in the production of food to block oxidation in fats.
Oxidation weakens flavor, alters coloring, and can turn fats rancid. The additive TBHQ helps prevent the adverse effects of oxidation, increase shelf life, and reduce spoilage.
TBHQ can often be found in processed foods, including pasta, cereal, crackers, microwave popcorn, chicken nuggets and other fried foods.
Allergens
Cheez-Its are made with wheat, milk, and soy.
Ingredients, allergens, and nutrition facts are based on available information as of the date this article was published and/or updated. Restaurants and food manufacturers may change their recipes without notice. Check directly with the food provider for the most accurate and up-to-date information. NutritionandIngredients.com does not provide health or wellness advice or dietary recommendations. Our aim is to research commercially processed food and publish articles for informational purposes only. Unless otherwise stated, % Daily Value is based on 2,000 calories per day, but calorie needs vary by individual. Always consult your physician for any healthcare or dietary advice.
Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Kellanova, a Kellogg’s brand