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Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-19 · Keebler

Quick answer

Lower integrity

Keebler cheese & peanut butter sandwich crackers received a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100 (lower integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with real peanuts and cheddar buried under refined flour, sugars, and several additive helpers. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a regular snack, since the TBHQ, Yellow 6, and refined soybean oil do most of the heavy lifting here. Main considerations include soybean oil with tbhq preservative, yellow 6 artificial color, and multiple refined sweeteners. Simpler options: Look for crackers without artificial colors or TBHQ; choose a short-list peanut butter and cheese snack with fewer refined sweeteners.

Food Integrity Score 52/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: High

What to watch?

  • Soybean oil with TBHQ preservative
  • Yellow 6 artificial color
  • Multiple refined sweeteners

Simpler options to consider

  • Look for crackers without artificial colors or TBHQ
  • Choose a short-list peanut butter and cheese snack with fewer refined sweeteners

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers
Brand
Keebler
Category
Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
GTIN / UPC
00030100124559
Serving size
26 g (1 Package)
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

Food Integrity results

Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers

Keebler

Lower integrity

Warning Signs

Soybean oil with TBHQ, Yellow 6, and dextrose plus sugar put this cracker firmly in refined, additive-aware territory.

Consider This

Enriched flour, soybean oil, malt powder, dextrose, soy lecithin, and disodium phosphate point to a factory-formulated snack built for shelf life and flavor.

Good Substitutes

Try whole-grain crackers with peanut butter and real cheddar, using a short ingredient list without dyes or TBHQ.

Overall Assessment

Lower integrity

This reads more like a food-engineering project than a simple recipe, with real peanuts and cheddar buried under refined flour, sugars, and several additive helpers. Enjoy it occasionally rather than as a regular snack, since the TBHQ, Yellow 6, and refined soybean oil do most of the heavy lifting here.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • Soybean oil with TBHQ preservative
  • Yellow 6 artificial color
  • Multiple refined sweeteners

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Soybean oil (with TBHQ) — Refined seed oil with a synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 6 — Artificial color
  • Soy lecithin — Emulsifier
  • Disodium phosphate — Phosphate additive
  • Sugar and dextrose — Refined sweeteners

Highest concern ingredients

  • Yellow 6 (8/10) — Synthetic color additive
  • Soybean oil (with TBHQ) (6/10) — Refined seed oil with synthetic preservative
  • Soy lecithin (5/10) — Emulsifier additive

Better choice tips

  • Look for crackers without artificial colors or TBHQ.
  • Choose a short-list peanut butter and cheese snack with fewer refined sweeteners.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, VITAMIN B1 [THIAMIN MONONITRATE], VITAMIN B2 [RIBOFLAVIN], FOLIC ACID), PEANUT BUTTER (ROASTED PEANUTS), SOYBEAN OIL (WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), SUGAR, DEXTROSE. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), WHEY, YELLOW 6, MALT POWDER (MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE), RED PEPPER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOY LECITHIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTERMILK.

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Highest-concern ingredients first. Expand an item for notes.

  1. Yellow 6Concern 8/10 — Higher concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive · Higher concern

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Artificial color added for appearance only.

    Additional note

    Synthetic azo color additive.

    Family watchlist

    Artificial color

  2. Soybean oil (with TBHQ for freshness)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oil paired with a synthetic antioxidant preservative.

    Additional note

    Refined industrial seed oil with a preservative added for freshness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil with TBHQ preservative

  3. Soy lecithinConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Emulsifier used to keep fats and textures uniform.

    Additional note

    Soy-derived emulsifier used for texture.

  4. Disodium phosphateConcern 5/10 — Moderate concernPhosphate additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Phosphate additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Functional phosphate additive used for texture and stability.

    Additional note

    Phosphate salt used as a processing helper.

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  1. Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1, vitamin B2, folic acid)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base with stripped fiber and added vitamins.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with vitamin fortification added back.

  2. SugarConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Refined sweetener contributing added sugar.

    Additional note

    Refined sweetener added for taste.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  3. DextroseConcern 4/10 — Mild concernSweetenerWatchlist

    What this is

    Sweetener

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Another refined sugar stacked on top of sugar and malt.

    Additional note

    Refined sugar derived from starch, added for sweetness.

    Family watchlist

    Refined sweetener

  4. Malt powder (malted barley flour, wheat flour, dextrose)Concern 4/10 — Mild concernMalt flavor

    What this is

    Malt flavor

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Malt and dextrose add flavor and sweetness layers.

    Additional note

    Malted grain powder with added dextrose.

  5. Leavening (baking soda, sodium acid pyrophosphate, monocalcium phosphate)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernLeavening agentAdditive

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Multiple chemical leavening agents used for texture.

    Additional note

    Chemical leavening system for lift.

  6. WheyConcern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Ingredient concern

    Why it matters

    Dairy-derived protein powder adds processed dairy content.

    Additional note

    Dairy protein byproduct of cheesemaking.

  7. ButtermilkConcern 2/10 — Very low concernDairy ingredient

    What this is

    Dairy ingredient

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable dairy ingredient used for flavor and tenderness.

    Additional note

    Cultured dairy liquid.

  8. Peanut butter (roasted peanuts)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable nut ingredient with category-normal processing.

    Additional note

    Roasted peanuts ground into a spread.

  9. Cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes)Concern 1/10 — Very low concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Processed

    Why it matters

    Recognizable cheese made with normal cheesemaking inputs.

    Additional note

    Real cheddar with standard cheesemaking inputs.

  10. Salt (2% or less)Concern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSimple food

    What this is

    Simple food

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common seasoning with no special concern.

    Additional note

    Basic seasoning salt in small amounts.

  11. Red pepperConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable spice with no specific concern.

    Additional note

    Ground red pepper for mild seasoning.

Food Integrity is an ingredient-based analysis for label awareness only. It is not a medical safety rating or dietary advice. 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.

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Sweetener/sugar on watchlist (see Food Integrity)

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  • Vegetarian

    Supportive

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A supportive signal: Plant-food ingredients (Mentions "pepper". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Vegan

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Vegan, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Plant-Based

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Animal-derived ingredients (Mentions "milk", "cheese", "whey". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Low-Carb Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

    For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Keto-Style Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Carb-dense ingredients (Mentions "flour", "wheat flour", "enriched flour". See ingredients for details.)

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Understanding the Food Integrity analysis

What the Food Integrity analysis evaluates

The Food Integrity analysis focuses on how a packaged food is formulated and made. It examines processing level, ingredient quality, additives, oils, sweeteners, purity cues, and how clearly a label communicates what is in the product. The Food Integrity Score summarizes that formulation and transparency picture on a 0–100 scale. It is not a full nutrient report and it is not a personalized meal plan.

Why processing, ingredients, and transparency matter

Processing level and ingredient quality shape what you are actually eating beyond calories on the label. Additives, industrial oils, and intense sweeteners can change how clean or heavily engineered a product feels, even when the front of pack looks wholesome. Purity and transparency matter because incomplete or marketing-heavy labeling can hide tradeoffs that only show up when the full ingredient list is reviewed carefully.

Who may prioritize Food Integrity

Some people care mainly about Food Integrity because their dietary goals center on formulation rather than macros alone. Examples include checking vegetarian or vegan suitability, preferring simpler ingredient sources, avoiding certain additives or sweeteners, watching oil choices, or preferring less processed options. For those priorities, the Food Integrity Score can be the more practical first read.

How Food Integrity differs from Longevity

Food Integrity is the focused analysis of processing, ingredients, additives, purity, and transparency. Longevity is the broader analysis of nutritional composition, metabolic and dietary characteristics, processing, and ingredient quality together. Favorable nutrition values do not necessarily mean strong Food Integrity: a product can look balanced on macros yet still rely on heavy processing or additives that the Food Integrity analysis flags in more detail.

Why the two analyses overlap—and why to review Longevity too

The analyses overlap intentionally. Food Integrity–related characteristics contribute to Longevity, and Longevity still benefits from the same ingredient-quality lens. They are not competing verdicts; they answer different questions at different depths. Reviewing the Longevity analysis can add information about nutritional composition, metabolic characteristics, and dietary balance that Food Integrity alone does not emphasize. Looking at both usually gives the most complete understanding of tradeoffs.

Common questions about this product

Is Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers highly processed?

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

How much fiber is in one serving?

Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers shows about 0.99g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Keebler Cheese & Peanut Butter Sandwich Crackers: 3g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include sugar, dextrose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Peanut butter provides some protein and unsaturated fat; Single-serve portion with moderate calories.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour with very low fiber; Soybean oil, TBHQ, and Yellow 6 additives; Added sugar and dextrose in ingredient list.

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.

Sources, citations & safety

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