Comparison

Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix vs Cheddar Protein Snack Mix

Overall, Cheddar Protein Snack Mix has the better nutritional profile on the measures we compare. It wins on 4 of our comparison points versus 3.

Nutrition per 100 g

NutrientChex Mix Traditional Origina...Cheddar Protein Snack Mix
Nutri-Score e e
NOVA group 4 4
Calories 438 kcal 571 kcal
Fat 12.5 g 25.7 g
Saturated fat 3.1 g 7.1 g
Sugars 9.4 g 2.9 g
Salt 2.9 g 2.5 g
Fiber 3.1 g 14.3 g
Protein 6.3 g 28.6 g
Additives1414
AllergensGluten, SoybeansMilk, Nuts

Green = better value for that nutrient (less sugar, fat, salt and calories; more fiber and protein).

Key differences

  • Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix has 23% fewer calories (438 kcal vs 571 kcal).
  • Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix has 51% less fat (12.5 g vs 25.7 g).
  • Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix has 56% less saturated fat (3.1 g vs 7.1 g).
  • Cheddar Protein Snack Mix has 70% less sugar (2.9 g vs 9.4 g).
  • Cheddar Protein Snack Mix has 13% less salt (2.5 g vs 2.9 g).
  • Cheddar Protein Snack Mix has 78% more fiber (14.3 g vs 3.1 g).
  • Cheddar Protein Snack Mix has 78% more protein (28.6 g vs 6.3 g).
  • Only Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix lists: Gluten, Soybeans.
  • Only Cheddar Protein Snack Mix lists: Milk, Nuts.

Ingredients

Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix

degermed yellow corn meal, enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, iron, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), whole wheat, vegetable oil (soybean oil, palm oil, fractionated palm oil, high oleic canola oil, high oleic soybean oil, high oleic sunflower oil, and/or corn oil), rye flour, sugar, salt, contains 2% or less of: corn maltodextrin, yeast, spices, dextrose, caramel color, monosodium glutamate, yeast extract, baking soda, onion powder, garlic powder, barley malt syrup, malt syrup, distilled monoglycerides, yellow corn flour, tetrasodium pyrophosphate, calcium carbonate, hydrolyzed soy protein, disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, citric acid, paprika extract (for color), natural flavor, stuffing spices, fumaric acid, caraway, sodium diacetate, BHT

Cheddar Protein Snack Mix

Catalina Crunch Cereal (Pea Protein, Tapioca Starch, Potato Fiber, Corn Fiber, Chicory Root Fiber, Leavening [Calcium Carbonate, Baking Soda, Monocalcium Phosphate], Guar Gum, Caramel Color, Yeast Extract, Salt), Cheddar Cheese Crisps (Pasteurized Part-Skim Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Annatto [Color], Enzymes, Vitamin A Palmitate), Roasted Cashews (Cashews, Canola Oil), Sunflower Oil, Seasoning (Whey, Tapioca Solids, Salt, Buttermilk, Sugar, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Salt, Cultures, Enzymes], Sour Cream [Cream Solids, Cultured Nonfat Milk), Onion Powder, Natural Flavor, Yeast Extract, Paprika Extract, Garlic Powder, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid), Chickpea Pretzels (Chickpea Flour, Potato Flour, Cornstarch, Rice Flour, Tapioca Starch, Sea Salt, Cane Sugar, High Oleic Sunflower Oil, Pea Protein, Sunflower Lecithin, Xanthan Gum, Yeast, Citric Acid), Mixed Tocopherols

FAQ

Which is healthier: Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix or Cheddar Protein Snack Mix?

Overall, Cheddar Protein Snack Mix 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?

Chex Mix Traditional Original Recipe Snack Mix has fewer calories: 438 kcal versus 571 kcal per 100 g.

Which has less sugar?

Cheddar Protein Snack Mix has less sugar: 2.9 g versus 9.4 g per 100 g.

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