last spring’s Frank’s RedHot collaboration<\/a>, and with those lingering in my memory, I want a more robust taste from something with the word “mega” on it. The jalape\u00f1o is definitely there, bringing a nice heat to the tried and true cheddar flavor of the standard Goldfish cracker, but it doesn’t really wow me.<\/p>\nI’ve found with the Flavor Blasted line that the dusty seasoning applied is never as potent as a proper junky potato chip, and that applies here. I want a bit more bite from the fish as a whole.<\/p>\n
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One of the elements I really enjoy about Goldfish is their volume, and I’m not sure the bigger size adds anything positive to my preferred snacking experience. They’re not bad or stale, but the texture is ever-so-slightly less enjoyable than the original size. The crunch isn’t quite as tight, and I can’t get as many into my mouth at once, so there’s a less satisfying crunch.<\/p>\n
Anything else you need to know?<\/h3>\n
A serving of regular Goldfish clocks in at 55 pieces for 30 grams, whereas the Mega Bites come in at 22 for 30 grams, officially making them MORE than twice the size of the classic fishies. While there’s also a 10 calorie boost for the Mega Bites, I would say it’s safe to assume each Mega is about 2.25 times the size. For reference, here’s a Mega next to a classic Golden Oreo.<\/p>\n
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Conclusion:<\/h3>\n
While this review may seem negative, I actually think Goldfish are underrated. Cheez-Its are my favorite cheesy cracker, but right behind them are Goldfish, and they’re frequently on hand as a go-to snack for my partner. These fishies will absolutely be devoured, but I wouldn’t repurchase them, as I don’t think the bigger size leads to bigger satisfaction.<\/p>\n
Purchased Price:<\/strong> $2.49
\nSize:<\/strong> 5.9 oz
\nPurchased at:<\/strong> Target
\nRating:<\/strong> 6 out of 10
\nNutrition Facts:<\/strong> (22 pieces\/30 grams) 150 calories, 7 grams of fat, 1.5 grams of saturated fat, 0 grams of trans fat, 0 milligrams of cholesterol, 320 milligrams of sodium, 18 grams of carbohydrates, less than 1 gram of fiber, 0 grams of sugar, 3 grams of protein.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"What are Goldfish Mega Bites Cheddar Jalape\u00f1o? Like many of us, Goldfish came into the new year with a resolution \u2014 to get JACKED. Pepperidge Farm’s classic cheddar cracker goes Mega, doubling in size and bringing the heat with Cheddar Jalape\u00f1o seasoning. How are they? They’re good, but not super exciting. 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