This is a relatively benign processed snack food, but it's still essentially empty calories with minimal nutritional value. While it's better than many conventional cheese puffs due to cleaner ingredients, it's not something you want as a regular snack option. Benefits: - No artificial colors or flavors; uses natural ingredients like real cheese and annatto for coloring - No hydrogenated oils or trans fats - Reasonable portion control at 150 calories per serving Concerns: - Very low protein (2g) and fiber (<1g) content means this won't be satisfying - First ingredients are degerminated corn meal and sunflower oil, making this primarily a refined carb snack - Despite real cheese ingredients, calcium content is negligible (2% DV) The ingredient list is cleaner than typical cheese puffs, but that doesn't make it nutritious. If you're craving a crunchy cheese snack, consider alternatives like a small portion of whole grain crackers with real cheese, or roasted chickpeas with nutritional yeast for a cheesy flavor. If you do buy these, treat them as an occasional snack rather than a regular part of your diet, and pair them with protein (like nuts) to make them more satiating.