Cheez-It vs Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins
Overall, Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 3.
Cheez-It
Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cheez-It | Lightly Salted Crunchy Crack... |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | d |
| NOVA group | 4 | 3 |
| Calories | 500 kcal | 411 kcal |
| Fat | 26.7 g | 10 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 9 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 2.4 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Protein | 10 g | 5.5 g |
| Additives | 4 | 0 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | None listed |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has 18% fewer calories (411 kcal vs 500 kcal).
- Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has 63% less fat (10 g vs 26.7 g).
- Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has 84% less saturated fat (0.8 g vs 5 g).
- Cheez-It has no sugar, while Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has 9 g.
- Cheez-It has 20% less salt (1.9 g vs 2.4 g).
- Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has 51% more fiber (6.8 g vs 3.3 g).
- Cheez-It has 45% more protein (10 g vs 5.5 g).
- Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins is less processed (lower NOVA group).
- Only Cheez-It lists: Gluten, Milk, Soybeans.
Ingredients
Cheez-It
Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic soybean oil, soybean oil, palm oil, canola oil, TBHQ (for freshness)), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract (color)), 2% salt, paprika, yeast, paprika extract (color), soy lecithin.
Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins
Rice Flour, Cassava Flour, Sweet Potato Flour, Mixed Seeds (11%) (Chia (Salvia Hispanica), Quinoa, Poppy), Potato Flour, Brown Rice Syrup, Wholegrain Rice Flour, Rapeseed Oil, Sea Salt (3%), Olive Oil (1%), Black Pepper (1%), Paprika.
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cheez-It or Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins?
Overall, Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. We compare Nutri-Score, processing level and seven nutrients per 100 g. Your own needs (for example low sugar or high protein) may make a different choice better for you.
Which has fewer calories?
Lightly Salted Crunchy Cracker Thins has fewer calories: 411 kcal versus 500 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cheez-It has less sugar: 0 g versus 9 g per 100 g.