CHEESE STRAWS

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Is CHEESE STRAWS healthy?

CHEESE STRAWS scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains beneficial ingredients like white cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and butter, which provide quality protein and fats.

How processed is CHEESE STRAWS?

CHEESE STRAWS is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive CHEESE STRAWS' score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, White Cheddar Cheese, Parmesan Cheese, Sea Salt count in its favor; Safflower Oil is flagged as an ingredient of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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CHEESE STRAWS

The Fresh Market, Inc.
60 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 6
Harmful ingredients 1
Owned by The Fresh Market, Inc.
Category Snack Bars
Summary

This product contains beneficial ingredients like white cheddar cheese, parmesan cheese, and butter, which provide quality protein and fats. However, the presence of safflower oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. The product is processed, which limits its score despite the inclusion of some natural and minimally processed ingredients.

Key ingredients 9

White Cheddar Cheese
Good

Provides quality dairy protein, calcium, and fats from a traditional cultured milk source.

Parmesan Cheese
Good

A traditional aged cheese offering rich flavor, protein, and calcium content.

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Sea Salt
Good

An unrefined mineral salt that provides sodium along with natural trace minerals.

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Cracked Black Pepper
Good

A natural spice containing antioxidants and beneficial plant compounds that support digestion and flavor.

Rosemary
Good

A natural herb rich in antioxidant and anti-inflammatory plant compounds.

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Garlic
Good

A whole food ingredient known for its distinctive flavor and beneficial bioactive compounds.

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Unbleached Wheat Flour
Neutral

A standard refined grain flour with added vitamins and minerals, commonly used in baked goods.

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Butter
Neutral

A traditional dairy fat made from cream and salt, adding rich texture and flavor.

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Safflower Oil
Very Bad

A highly processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which are often penalized in ingredient quality analysis.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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