Product Comparison

Cheez-Its Original
Food

Cheez-Its Original

Cheez-It

42
Could be better

Cheez-It Original contains concerning ingredients including TBHQ preservative, artificial colors (Paprika Extract, Annatto), and is classified as ultra-processed (NOVA 4). High sodium content and refined flour base reduce nutritional quality.

Mary's Gone Crackers Original
Food

Mary's Gone Crackers Original

Mary's Gone Crackers

80
Great choice

Mary's Gone Crackers Original scores well on ingredient safety and processing transparency with a short, recognizable ingredient list and organic certification. Sodium content is moderate but notable at ~140mg per serving; otherwise nutritional profile is reasonable for a snack cracker.

+38 points

Sub-Score Comparison

Nutritional Quality
35vs72
Cheez-Its
Mary's
Ingredient Safety
40vs85
Cheez-Its
Mary's
Processing Level
30vs80
Cheez-Its
Mary's
Additives & Contaminants
45vs78
Cheez-Its
Mary's
Packaging Safety
55vs75
Cheez-Its
Mary's
Sourcing & Certifications
40vs88
Cheez-Its
Mary's

Key Differences

  • Mary's Gone Crackers Original has 5 fewer concerns than Cheez-Its Original
  • Mary's Gone Crackers Original scores 50 points higher on Processing Level
  • Cheez-Its Original has 1 regulatory flag; Mary's Gone Crackers Original has none
  • Overall, Mary's Gone Crackers Original scores significantly higher