Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch
Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch provides 478 kcal per 100 g, with 8.7 g of sugars and 10.9 g of protein. That is 82% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Crackers (Appetizers) category. Contains: celery, gluten, milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 Pouch (46 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 478 kcal | 220 kcal | 449 +6% | |
| Total fat | 19.6 g | 9 g | 12% | 18.1 +8% |
| Saturated fat | 4.4 g | 2 g | 10% | 4.9 −11% |
| Carbohydrates | 65.2 g | 30 g | 11% | 59.9 +9% |
| Total sugars | 8.7 g | 4 g | 4.8 +82% | |
| Dietary fiber | 2.2 g | 1 g | 4% | 4.7 −53% |
| Protein | 10.9 g | 5 g | 10% | 10.2 +6% |
| Salt | 2 g | 0.9 g | 1.9 +8% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 5217 Crackers (Appetizers) products on Foodmetria.
Compared with other crackers (appetizers)
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Enriched 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 two percent or less of salt, wheat flour, soy lecithin, leavening (baking soda, monocalcium phosphate, sodium acid pyrophosphate), paprika for color, onion powder, yeast extract, whey, sugar, dextrose, garlic powder, buttermilk powder, sodium diacetate, maltodextrin, lactic acid powder (modified corn starch, lactic acid), spices, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), tomato powder, acetic acid, citric acid, lactic acid, reduced lactose whey, modified corn starch, monosodium glutamate, red pepper, celery seed, blue cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), disodium inosinate, disodium guanylate, disodium phosphate, yellow 6, yellow 5, natural flavor.
- Allergens
- CeleryGlutenMilkSoybeans
Additives 20
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 Pouch (46 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0024100110032
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch?
Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch contains 478 kcal per 100 g and about 220 kcal per serving (1 Pouch (46 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch?
Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch has 8.7 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.
Is Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch contain?
According to the label data it contains: Celery, Gluten, Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cheez-it, grooves, crispy cracker chips, zesty cheddar ranch contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated March 19, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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