Lesser Evil Cosmic Rings Cosmic Cheddar
6.3out of 10
MealFan score Ranked #160 of 240 other snacks we scoredSee the full ranking →
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Cosmic Rings Cosmic Cheddar

MealFan pickBest clean label cheese puff swap for kids
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#160of 240 other snacks scored
Category average7.71.4 below average
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The catch

It is still an ultra processed puffed corn snack with essentially no nutrition to speak of, 0g fiber and under 1g protein per 14g serving, so the clean label does not make it filling or nourishing. (source)

The honest take

These are organic air puffed corn rings cooked in avocado oil, essentially a cleaner label take on a cheese puff aimed at toddlers and picky eaters. Despite the cheddar name there is no dairy, the cheesy flavor comes from a vegan seasoning built on nutritional yeast and tapioca. The label is genuinely short and free of seed oils, artificial dyes, and added sugar, but a 14g serving delivers just 60 calories with 0g fiber and under 1g protein, so it snacks like an empty crunch rather than something that fills you up. Health minded shoppers reach for this as a better swap for conventional cheese puffs, not as a nutritious snack in its own right.
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Nutrition per serving

14g / 40 rings (6 servings per 3 oz bag)

60Calories
0.5gProtein
9gCarbs
2.5gFat
0gFiber
0gSugar
105mgSodium
OrganicGluten freeVeganDairy freeNon GMONo added sugar

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Parents who want a clean ingredient, dairy free, organic cheese puff style snack for toddlers or picky eaters

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You want a snack with real protein or fiber, since this has under 1g protein and 0g fiber per serving

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Typically about 3 to 4 dollars a 3 oz bag. Prices move with promos and store, so check before you buy. Some links are affiliate links and never change our verdict.

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LesserEvil official product page: Cosmic Cheddar Cosmic Rings · Vitacost: LesserEvil Organic Cosmic Rings Cosmic Cheddar 3 oz · MyFoodDiary: Lesser Evil Cosmic Cheddar Cosmic Rings nutrition. Nutrition is read from the manufacturer label and named sources, never brand marketing.

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