MadeGood Star Puffed Cheddar Crackers Traypack
Why It Scored This Way
A mixed nutrition profile and more processed formulation give this product some useful qualities, but also meaningful limitations.
- Low Sodium
- No Added Sugar
- Low Protein
- Low Fiber
Verdict
MadeGood Star Puffed Cheddar Crackers are a savory, star-shaped snack designed for convenient packing. Their main strength is low sodium, while their main tradeoff is a more formulated profile. Overall, they serve as a light, plant-based alternative to traditional cheese crackers.
How to Use This
Best included occasionally, a few times per month, within a balanced diet and in controlled portions. Pair them with fresh apple slices or carrot sticks for a simple snack plate.
Nutrition Overview
The nutrition profile is characterized by low sodium and an absence of added sugars. However, it provides minimal protein and fiber relative to its calorie count.
Nutrition Facts
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 80 | Per serving |
| Total Fat | 4g | 5% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | — |
| Sodium | 130mg | 6% |
| Total Carbs | 13g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Added Sugars | 0g | 0% |
| Protein | 2g | — |
| Vitamin D | 2mcg | 10% |
| Calcium | 6mg | 0% |
| Iron | 0mg | 0% |
| Potassium | 61mg | 2% |
Ingredient Analysis
The crackers are built from a base of rice, chickpea, and various starches. The savory cheddar flavor is achieved through a combination of natural flavors, nutritional yeast-like mushroom powder, and paprika extract, supported by industrial gums and refined starches for texture.
Ingredients
Rice Flour*, Chickpea Flour*, Tapioca Starch*, Potato Starch*, Sunflower Oil*, Palm Fruit Oil*†, Potato Flour*, Oat Flour*, Natural Flavor, Baking Powder, Salt, Potassium Salt, Cherry Juice Powder*, Paprika Extract*, Lactic Acid, Mushroom Powder*, Rosemary Extract*, Mixed Tocopherols, Guar Gum*, Ascorbic Acid. *Organic. †Sustainable.
