Healthy school snacks to compare

Compare A- and B-grade lunchbox snacks with storage instructions, recorded allergen information, and per-serving nutrition. Check your school’s rules before packing.

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Nutrition Facts

Per serving · 1 pouch (99g)

Calories90

Saturated fat: 2g
Sodium: 75mg
Dietary fiber: 0g
Total sugars: 6g
Includes Added sugars: 0g
Protein: 5g

Ingredients

Cultured pasteurized organic whole milkDepends on context
Organic apple purée concentrateDepends on context

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Blueberry Apple Carrot Zero Grams Added Sugar Whole Milk Yogurt

Stonyfield Organic · 1 pouch (99g)

0gadded sugar

0gfiber

5gprotein

Per serving

Choose for the lunchbox, then check the package

A school snack needs to work with the school’s allergy rules, the time until snack break, and the storage available. The packing details below put our recorded storage and allergen information beside each product so you can check those practical questions before choosing.

This collection includes snacks with different allergens, including milk, wheat, peanuts, tree nuts, and soy. Use the dietary filters for recorded manufacturer claims, then read the current package. Gluten-free does not mean nut-free, and an unrecorded allergen statement does not mean a product is allergen-free.

How our grades and claims work

How we select these snacks

This shortlist uses our A and B label grades, which limit added sugar, sodium, and saturated fat per serving. A grade does not establish school approval, allergen safety, or suitability for every child. Products with incomplete storage or allergen records remain clearly marked.

An A or B in our per-serving grading system, based on checked label evidence.
Match the exact flavor and package to the school’s rules. A brand can sell products with different allergens.
Follow the package storage instructions. An after-opening instruction does not establish how an unopened pack should be stored.

Storage and allergens for your lunchbox

These are the details currently on record, including any gaps. Confirm the current package and your school’s policy before packing. Each snack links to its package evidence.

Recorded storage and allergen information
Snack and serving	Storage	Allergen information
Goldfish Xtra Cheddar Flavor Blasted Baked Snack Crackers1 Pack (26g)	Storage instructions need verification from this exact package.	Contains: wheat, milk.
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Apple Applesauce — 4 Pouches1 pouch (90g)	Refrigerate after opening and discard after 24 hours, as directed on the pictured package.	Package states gluten, dairy and nut free. Check the current package; peanut-free and tree-nut-free claims have not been recorded separately.
Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars1 bar (35g)	Storage instructions need verification from this exact package.	CONTAINS ALMOND, PEANUT, AND SOY INGREDIENTS.
Sun-Maid Raisin Medley1/4 cup (40g)	Storage instructions need verification from this exact package.	Contains sulfites, listed as sulfur dioxide in the ingredient declaration. A separate allergen or cross-contact statement is not recorded.
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Strawberry Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	The photographed pouch says to refrigerate after opening and discard after 24 hours. Before-opening storage still needs confirmation.	Allergen statement not yet checked against a matching current label. Do not infer an allergen-free claim.
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Peach Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	The photographed pouch says to refrigerate after opening and discard after 24 hours. Before-opening storage still needs confirmation.	Allergen statement not yet checked against a matching current label. Do not infer an allergen-free claim.
GoGo squeeZ Prehistoric Peach Fruit & Veggie Pouch1 pouch (90g)	The photographed pouch says to refrigerate after opening and discard after 24 hours. Before-opening storage still needs confirmation.	Allergen statement not yet checked against a matching current label. Do not infer an allergen-free claim.
Sargento Light String Cheese — Reduced Fat Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese1 Piece (21g)	Keep Refrigerated	Allergen statement not transcribed. Check the current package; missing text does not mean allergen-free.
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Apple Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	The photographed pouch says to refrigerate after opening and discard after 24 hours. Before-opening storage still needs confirmation.	Allergen statement not yet checked against a matching current label. Do not infer an allergen-free claim.
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	Refrigerate after opening and discard after 24 hours, as directed on the pictured pouch.	The pictured 90g pouch states gluten, nut and dairy free. This verifies the photographed package; check the current package for changes.
Stonyfield Organic Blueberry Apple Carrot Zero Grams Added Sugar Whole Milk Yogurt1 pouch (99g)	Storage instructions need verification from this exact package.	Allergen statement not transcribed. Check the current package; missing text does not mean allergen-free.
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Strawberry — 4 Pouches1 pouch (90g)	Refrigerate after opening. Discard after 24 hours.	Allergen statement not yet checked against a matching current label. Do not infer an allergen-free claim.
GoGo squeeZ Apple Mango Fruit Sauce — Canadian Pack1 pouch (90g)	Store at room temperature before opening. Refrigerate after opening and consume within 24 hours, according to the Canadian manufacturer.	The Canadian manufacturer describes the product as gluten free and nut free. A separate dairy, peanut or tree-nut statement is not recorded.

For perishable foods, use an insulated lunch bag with at least two cold sources. If a school refrigerator is available, refrigerate them on arrival. USDA lunchbox guidance

Compare the label facts

Amounts are per label serving. Open a product for its original package, full ingredients, and evidence. A missing value stays “Not recorded.”

Healthy school snacks to compare: nutrition per label serving
Snack and serving	Grade	Total sugar	Added sugar	Fiber	Protein
Goldfish Xtra Cheddar Flavor Blasted Baked Snack Crackers1 Pack (26g)	B	0g	0g	<1g	3g
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Apple Applesauce — 4 Pouches1 pouch (90g)	A	10g	0g	1g	0g
Nature Valley Fruit & Nut Trail Mix Chewy Granola Bars1 bar (35g)	B	7g	5g	2g	3g
Sun-Maid Raisin Medley1/4 cup (40g)	A	29g	0g	2g	1g
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Strawberry Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	A	12g	0g	3g	0g
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Peach Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	A	12g	0g	3g	0g
GoGo squeeZ Prehistoric Peach Fruit & Veggie Pouch1 pouch (90g)	A	10g	0g	2g	<1g
Sargento Light String Cheese — Reduced Fat Low Moisture Mozzarella Cheese1 Piece (21g)	B	0g	0g	0g	6g
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Apple Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	A	13g	0g	3g	0g
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Cinnamon Fruit Pouch1 pouch (90g)	A	13g	0g	3g	0g
Stonyfield Organic Blueberry Apple Carrot Zero Grams Added Sugar Whole Milk Yogurt1 pouch (99g)	B	6g	0g	0g	5g
GoGo squeeZ Organic Apple Strawberry — 4 Pouches1 pouch (90g)	A	12g	0g	3g	0g
GoGo squeeZ Apple Mango Fruit Sauce — Canadian Pack1 pouch (90g)	A	11g	Not recorded	1g	0.4g

Questions about this collection

Are all of these snacks nut-free?

No. The shortlist is based on nutrition grades, not a nut-free requirement. Some products contain peanuts or tree nuts. Check your school’s policy and all ingredient and allergen information on the current package.

Which snacks need to stay cold?

Start with the recorded storage instructions below and confirm them on the package. USDA recommends an insulated lunch bag with at least two cold sources for perishable foods. Use a school refrigerator on arrival when one is available.

What if storage or allergen information is missing?

Open the product page to inspect the original package evidence, then check the current pack or ask the manufacturer. We leave missing information visible instead of assuming a snack is suitable for room-temperature storage or an allergy restriction.

Sources and further reading

Product selections come from the package evidence linked on each snack page. Our AI-assisted label checks and independent grading rules are explained in How we rate.