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Kellogg's Cheez It Caddies Crackers Original: Food Integrity analysis

Updated 2026-10-17 · Kellogg's Cheez It

Quick answer

Mixed integrity

Kellogg's Cheez It caddies crackers original received a Food Integrity Score of 63 out of 100 (mixed integrity). This reflects highly processed and moderate additive load. This is a classic shelf-stable cheese cracker with a moderately long ingredient list built around enriched flour and refined oils. The core ingredients are recognizable, but TBHQ, soy lecithin, and color extracts add formulation work on top. It fits better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple. Main considerations include tbhq preservative in refined vegetable oil blend, soy lecithin emulsifier and annatto/paprika color extracts, and enriched refined flour as the main base. Simpler options: Choose crackers with whole grain flour and a single named oil like olive oil; pick snacks without added color extracts, emulsifiers, or TBHQ.

Food Integrity Score 63/100

What stood out on the label?

  • Highly processed
  • Moderate additive load
  • Transparency: Medium

What to watch?

  • TBHQ preservative in refined vegetable oil blend
  • Soy lecithin emulsifier and annatto/paprika color extracts
  • Enriched refined flour as the main base

Simpler options to consider

  • Choose crackers with whole grain flour and a single named oil like olive oil
  • Pick snacks without added color extracts, emulsifiers, or TBHQ

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Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Kellogg's Cheez It Caddies Crackers Original
Category
Snacks (source: Biscuits/Cookies)
GTIN / UPC
00024100111640
Serving size
21 g (1 Pouch)
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

Caddies Crackers Original

Kellogg's Cheez It

Mixed integrity

Warning Signs

TBHQ, soy lecithin, and vegetable oil blend (soybean, palm, canola) show up as refined, preservative-style inputs in this cracker.

Consider This

Enriched flour, refined vegetable oil, and annatto/paprika extract colors are typical of factory-formulated snack crackers.

Good Substitutes

Look for crackers made with whole grain flour, a single named fat like olive oil, and real cheese with no added colors or preservatives.

Overall Assessment

Mixed integrity

This is a classic shelf-stable cheese cracker with a moderately long ingredient list built around enriched flour and refined oils. The core ingredients are recognizable, but TBHQ, soy lecithin, and color extracts add formulation work on top. It fits better as an occasional snack than an everyday staple.

Key Highlights

What stood out

  • TBHQ preservative in refined vegetable oil blend
  • Soy lecithin emulsifier and annatto/paprika color extracts
  • Enriched refined flour as the main base

Family Watchlist

Ingredients some users may personally want to know about.

  • Vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola oil with TBHQ) — Refined seed oil blend containing TBHQ preservative
  • Paprika extract color — Added color extract for appearance
  • Soy lecithin — Emulsifier used in processing

Highest concern ingredients

  • Vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola oil with TBHQ for freshness) (6/10) — Refined oil blend with TBHQ preservative.
  • Paprika extract color (6/10) — Color extract additive.
  • Soy lecithin (6/10) — Emulsifier formulation helper.

Better choice tips

  • Choose crackers with whole grain flour and a single named oil like olive oil.
  • Pick snacks without added color extracts, emulsifiers, or TBHQ.

Ingredients

Ingredient list

Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid), vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola oil with TBHQ for freshness), cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color).Contains 2% or less of salt, paprika, yeast, paprika extract color, soy lecithin.

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

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

  1. Vegetable oil (high oleic soybean, soybean, palm, and/or canola oil with TBHQ for freshness)Concern 6/10 — Moderate concernRefined oilWatchlist · Vague label term

    What this is

    Refined oil

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Refined seed oils and TBHQ are commonly flagged by users avoiding industrial oils.

    Additional note

    Refined oil blend with TBHQ preservative for shelf stability.

    Family watchlist

    Refined seed oil blend with TBHQ preservative.

  2. Paprika extract colorConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernColor additiveWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Color additive

    Processing category

    Synthetic / man-made

    Main concern area

    Additive load

    Why it matters

    Added color extracts are additive-style inputs many users prefer to avoid.

    Additional note

    Extracted color additive used to boost orange appearance.

    Family watchlist

    Added color extract used for appearance.

  3. Soy lecithinConcern 6/10 — Moderate concernEmulsifierWatchlist · Additive

    What this is

    Emulsifier

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Family Watchlist

    Why it matters

    Emulsifiers are formulation helpers that some users prefer to limit.

    Additional note

    Emulsifier derived from soybeans, used for texture and mixing.

    Family watchlist

    Emulsifier used for texture and processing.

  4. Enriched flour (wheat flour, niacin, reduced iron, vitamin B1 [thiamin mononitrate], vitamin B2 [riboflavin], folic acid)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernRefined flour

    What this is

    Refined flour

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Refined grain base with added vitamins, common in packaged snacks.

    Additional note

    Refined wheat flour with vitamin and mineral enrichment added back.

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  1. Cheese made with skim milk (skim milk, whey protein, salt, cheese cultures, enzymes, annatto extract color)Concern 3/10 — Mild concernDairy cheese

    What this is

    Dairy cheese

    Processing category

    Processed

    Main concern area

    Processing

    Why it matters

    Real dairy base, but whey protein and color extract add some formulation.

    Additional note

    Cheese component includes whey protein and annatto color extract.

  2. Contains 2% or less of saltConcern 1/10 — Very low concernSeasoning

    What this is

    Seasoning

    Processing category

    Natural refined

    Why it matters

    Low-level seasoning with minimal integrity concern.

    Additional note

    Salt used for flavor and preservation at low levels.

  3. YeastConcern 1/10 — Very low concernLeavening agent

    What this is

    Leavening agent

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Common baking-style ingredient with low concern.

    Additional note

    Leavening or flavor yeast, typically recognizable.

  4. PaprikaConcern 0/10 — No meaningful concernSpice

    What this is

    Spice

    Processing category

    Whole food

    Why it matters

    Recognizable spice with no notable integrity concern.

    Additional note

    Ground dried pepper used for flavor and color.

KarbCoach Food Integrity is an ingredient-based formulation estimate, not a medical safety rating or nutritional recommendation. 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.

  • 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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  • Low Gluten Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Gluten-related ingredients (Mentions "wheat". See ingredients for details.)

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  • Minimally Processed Eating

    Watch-outs

    Dietary Patterns

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

    A consideration: Higher processing level (Highly processed)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

    See more for this goal

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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 Kellogg's Cheez It Caddies Crackers Original 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.

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?

Kellogg's Cheez It Caddies Crackers Original shows about 0.4g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Kellogg's Cheez It Caddies Crackers Original: 0g added 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: Contains real cheese made with skim milk; Modest protein per serving; Relatively low sugar.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Enriched refined flour, very low fiber; Seed oil blend with TBHQ preservative; Annatto color and multiple additives.

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.

Other published analyses in Snacks, selected from the same Healthy Food Guide catalog.

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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