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Is Ritz Crackers 'n Cheesy Dip healthy?

Crackers 'n Cheesy Dip

Snacks · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

38/100

Food Integrity Score

42/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Ritz crackers 'n cheesy dip is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 38 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 42 out of 100. Refined snack with palm oil, added sugars, and multiple additives; low fiber and little whole-food content. Strengths include modest calorie load per serving and some dairy protein from cheese and milk, while main considerations include refined enriched flour with almost no fiber, added sugar and high fructose corn syrup, and palm oil, canola oil, and processed cheese dip.

Longevity Score 38/100Food Integrity Score 42/100

What helped the score?

  • Modest calorie load per serving
  • Some dairy protein from cheese and milk

What held the score back?

  • Refined enriched flour with almost no fiber
  • Added sugar and high fructose corn syrup
  • Palm oil, canola oil, and processed cheese dip

Ingredients

Ingredient list

CRACKERS: ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT STARCH, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE {VITAMIN B1}, RIBOFLAVIN {VITAMIN B2}, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, SUGAR, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, WHEY (FROM MILK), SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA AND/OR CALCIUM PHOSPHATE), CARAMEL COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOY LECITHIN, CHEESE DIP: WHEY, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES), MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, LACTIC ACID, MILKFAT, SORBIC ACID (PRESERVATIVE), SODIUM ALGINATE, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURES, COLOR (APOCAROTENAL, ANNATTO EXTRACT).

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Key nutrition

Per serving: 27 g (1 pack)

  • Calories1005% DV
  • Protein2g4% DV
  • Total Carbs11g4% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat5g6% DV
  • Saturated Fat2g10% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Ritz Crackers 'n Cheesy Dip
Brand
Ritz
Category
Snacks (source: Crackers & Biscotti)
GTIN / UPC
00044000038113
Serving size
27 g (1 pack)
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 (0g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

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

    A consideration: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt", "sodium phosphate", "baking soda". See ingredients for details.)

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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

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Sugar, High fructose corn syrup)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Supportive

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.

    A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (100 kcal)

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  • Workout Recovery

    Watch-outs

    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, 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 Ritz Crackers 'n Cheesy Dip highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Ultra-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?

Ritz Crackers 'n Cheesy Dip shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Ritz Crackers 'n Cheesy Dip: 2g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, High fructose corn syrup. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Modest calorie load per serving; Some dairy protein from cheese and milk.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: Refined enriched flour with almost no fiber; Added sugar and high fructose corn syrup; Palm oil, canola oil, and processed cheese dip.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

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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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