ORIGINAL
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Nutrition Facts
Per 100g
About This Product
ORIGINAL by CHEEZ-IT scores 8/10 for Energy based on good carb content for sustained energy.
ORIGINAL by CHEEZ-IT provides 500 calories, 10.0g protein, 26.7g fat, and 56.7g carbohydrates per 100g. That gives it a protein efficiency of 2.0g of protein per 100 calories. It scores well for Blood Sugar, Energy, Kids / Growing health goals. However, there are some things to be aware of regarding its nutritional aspects.
- ✓Contains 10.0g of protein per 100g, providing a good source of this essential macronutrient.
- ✓Minimal sugar content at just 0.0g per 100g.
- ✓Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed food). Consider less processed alternatives if clean eating is a priority.
- ⚠Calorie-dense at 500 kcal per 100g — be mindful of portion sizes.
Deep Analysis
Original by Cheez-It sits near the middle of the cookies category with 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 533).
Nutrition Breakdown
- •Calories: 500 kcal per 100g (category avg: 533)
- •Protein: 9.5g per 100g (category avg: 6.6g)
- •Fiber: 2.4g per 100g (category avg: 5.2g)
- •Saturated fat: 6.0g per 100g
- •Sodium: 762mg per 100g — on the higher side
Who Should Eat This
Best suited for general healthy eating with moderate portions.
Watch Out
- ⚠Saturated fat at 6.0g per 100g. The American Heart Association recommends limiting sat fat to 13g per day.
- ⚠Sodium at 762mg per 100g. A 200g serving would provide 1524mg — roughly 66% of the daily limit.
- ⚠Classified as NOVA Group 4 (ultra-processed). If clean eating matters to you, look for less processed options.
Better Alternatives
If Original doesn't perfectly fit your goals, consider looking for higher-fiber choices for better digestive health, less processed alternatives (NOVA Group 1-2). Browse the cookies category page on NutritionRanked to compare options side by side.
Ingredients
enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin b1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin b2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (soybean and palm oil with tbhq for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto extract color), contains 2% or less of salt, paprika, yeast, paprika extract color, soy lecithin,