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Cheez-It Original (27 crackers) — 27 crackers (30g)A
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Cheez-It Original (27 crackers)

27 crackers (30g) · Crackers

58/100A tier
Calories15
Protein3g
Fiber1g
Sodium2mg
Sugar0g

Graded A — 58 out of 100, #7 of 41 snacks & candy. Low sugar carries the score (100/100); micronutrients drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Baked cheese squares with actual crunch — the gold standard of cheese crackers.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per serving (27 crackers (30g))
Calories15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g8%
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 200mg9%
Dietary Fiber 1g4%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g6%
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 58

Low sugar ×20100
Low saturated fat ×2088
Low sodium ×2083
Protein ×2013
Fiber ×1011
Micronutrients ×100

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#7 of 41 in Snacks & Candy. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Cheez-It Original (27 crackers) healthy?

It grades A — 58 out of 100, #7 of 41 snacks & candy in our system. Baked cheese squares with actual crunch — the gold standard of cheese crackers.

How many calories are in Cheez-It Original (27 crackers)?

15 calories per serving (27 crackers (30g)). For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Cheez-It Original (27 crackers) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.