Cheez-It vs Original crackers
Overall, Cheez-It has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 5 of our comparison points versus 1.
Cheez-It
Original crackers
Nutrition per 100 g
| Nutrient | Cheez-It | Original crackers |
|---|---|---|
| Nutri-Score | d | e |
| NOVA group | 4 | 4 |
| Calories | 500 kcal | 513 kcal |
| Fat | 26.7 g | 27 g |
| Saturated fat | 5 g | 11.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Salt | 1.9 g | 1.1 g |
| Fiber | 3.3 g | — |
| Protein | 10 g | 6.5 g |
| Additives | 4 | 7 |
| Allergens | Gluten, Milk, Soybeans | Gluten, Soybeans |
Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).
Key differences
- Cheez-It has 57% less saturated fat (5 g vs 11.5 g).
- Cheez-It has no sugar, while Original crackers has 7.5 g.
- Original crackers has 45% less salt (1.1 g vs 1.9 g).
- Cheez-It has 35% more protein (10 g vs 6.5 g).
- Cheez-It has the better Nutri-Score.
- Only Cheez-It lists: Milk.
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.
Original crackers
WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ANTIOXIDANTS (307b, 304)), SUGAR, FRUCTOSE SYRUP, IODISED SALT, RAISING AGENTS (500, 341, 503), EMULSIFIER (SOY LECITHIN), ENZYME (CONTAINS WHEAT), MINERALS (IRON, ZINC). VITAMINS (RIBOFLAVIN. THIAMIN. FOLATE).
FAQ
Which is healthier: Cheez-It or Original crackers?
Overall, Cheez-It 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?
Cheez-It has fewer calories: 500 kcal versus 513 kcal per 100 g.
Which has less sugar?
Cheez-It has less sugar: 0 g versus 7.5 g per 100 g.