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Is Annie's Organic Cheddar Cheesy Smiles, Baked Puffed Corn healthy?

Organic Cheddar Cheesy Smiles, Baked Puffed Corn

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

68/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

Choose Occasionally

There are some strengths, but weaker signals in nutrition or ingredients make this a less frequent pick for most goals.

Quick answer

Choose Occasionally

Annie's organic cheddar cheesy smiles, baked puffed corn is rated choose occasionally overall, with a Longevity Score of 68 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Whole-grain corn base with organic ingredients, but a puffed snack with refined-style processing, seed-oil blend, and modest protein. Strengths include organic whole grain yellow corn meal as first ingredient, organic ingredients with few additives, and some fiber from whole corn meal, while main considerations include puffed snack format with light protein, sunflower/canola/safflower oil blend, and added salt and cheese-based seasoning.

Longevity Score 68/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Organic whole grain yellow corn meal as first ingredient
  • Organic ingredients with few additives
  • Some fiber from whole corn meal

What held the score back?

  • Puffed snack format with light protein
  • Sunflower/canola/safflower oil blend
  • Added salt and cheese-based seasoning

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Organic 50/50 Corn Meal Blend (organic whole grain yellow corn meal, organic yellow corn meal), Organic Expeller-Pressed Vegetable Oil (organic sunflower, organic canola, and/or organic safflower), Organic Cheddar Cheese (organic cultured milk, salt, enzymes), Organic Whey, Organic Butter (organic cream, salt), Salt, Organic Annatto (for color), Organic Cultured Whey, Organic Vinegar, Silicon Dioxide (for anticaking), Organic Rosemary Extract (to protect flavor).

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 30 g (1 3/4 cups)

  • Calories1709% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs18g7% DV
  • Fiber1g4% DV
  • Total Fat9g12% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Annie's Organic Cheddar Cheesy Smiles, Baked Puffed Corn
Brand
Annie's
Category
Snacks
GTIN / UPC
00013562496587
Serving size
30 g (1 3/4 cups)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

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  • Low-Spike Stability

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Low fiber (1g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Low sugar (2g)

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  • Athletic Fueling

    Supportive

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Useful energy (170 kcal)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Mixed

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Lower protein (2g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Strength & Protein Focus

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (2g)

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Common questions about this product

Is Annie's Organic Cheddar Cheesy Smiles, Baked Puffed Corn highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Lightly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Annie's Organic Cheddar Cheesy Smiles, Baked Puffed Corn shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Annie's Organic Cheddar Cheesy Smiles, Baked Puffed Corn: 2g total sugar per serving. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Organic whole grain yellow corn meal as first ingredient; Organic ingredients with few additives; Some fiber from whole corn meal.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Puffed snack format with light protein; Sunflower/canola/safflower oil blend; Added salt and cheese-based seasoning.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same snacks differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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