I tried every Goldfish cracker flavor I could find, and ranked them from worst to best

Lucien FormichellaJun 18, 2020, 01:14 IST

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I tried 18 flavors of savory Goldfish crackers and ranked them from my least favorite to my most favorite.
I wasn't very impressed with the whole grain, organic, and veggie crackers.
Flavor Blasted is almost always better, and I found myself drawn to most of these flavors.
I think Goldfish Flavor Blasted cheesy pizza is the best flavor, though Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar is a close second.

Goldfish crackers are a classic snack food, but not all flavors of them are equal.

To see which Goldfish variety I'll be putting in my cart during my next grocery trip, I decided to try all of the flavors I could get my hands on.

As a writer for Insider, I was sent 18 different savory Goldfish flavors to review from Pepperidge Farm. Although the packages were free for reviewing purposes, a typical bag costs about $2.50, and a box can run you close to $8.

Keep reading to see how these Goldfish crackers stacked up.

First, a bit of backstory on my relationship with Goldfish crackers.

I tasted a range of savory flavors of Goldfish crackers. Lucien Formichella for Insider

I didn't have high hopes for the cheddar Goldfish baked with whole grain.

Cheddar Goldfish baked with whole grain. Lucien Formichella for Insider

If somebody handed me a bowl of these at a party, I'd feel kind of disappointed.

I wouldn't reach for these on the shelf. Lucien Formichella for Insider

It's hard to get the flavor of carrot just right, and I don't expect Goldfish's sweet carrot veggie crackers to do so.

Goldfish veggie crackers in sweet carrot. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Goldfish nailed the carrot flavor down, but I'm not happy about it.

These crackers tasted like carrot, but that's not what I wanted. Lucien Formichella for Insider

I didn't have high expectations for the cheddar Goldfish made with organic wheat.

Cheddar Goldfish made with organic wheat. Lucien Formichella for Insider

These were the opposite of Flavor Blasted.

These weren't bad, but they're not for me. Lucien Formichella for Insider

The Flavor Blasted Cheddar Jack'd Goldfish combine two things I love — jack cheese and Flavor Blasting.

Flavor Blasted Cheddar Jack'd Goldfish. Lucien Formichella for Insider

This cracker left me wondering if the Flavor Blaster had been turned up high enough.

I could see the flavor powder, but I couldn't taste it. Lucien Formichella for Insider

I have my doubts about the Goldfish veggie crackers in the cheesy tomato flavor.

Goldfish veggie crackers in cheesy tomato flavor. Lucien Formichella for Insider

This cracker tasted more like tomato than cheese, and the flavor sort of grew on me.

The tomato-shaped crackers looked like pumpkins to me. Lucien Formichella for Insider

The pretzel Goldfish seemed to be coated in the perfect amount of salt.

Pretzel Goldfish. Lucien Formichella for Insider

These aren't bad — but I think crackers are Pepperidge Farm's true strength, not pretzels.

These Goldfish were just too crumbly and not quite salty enough. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Much to my surprise, the original Goldfish are not cheddar-flavored.

Original Goldfish. Lucien Formichella for Insider

The saltiness of these really helped them shine.

These Goldfish were nice and salty. Lucien Formichella for Insider

I expect parmesan Goldfish to be good, but underwhelming.

Parmesan Goldfish. Lucien Formichella for Insider

These were a bit too bland for my liking, but they still had a nice taste.

These were tasty, but not too flavorful. Lucien Formichella for Insider

The cheddar, zesty cheddar, and parmesan mix might be a "too many cooks" situation.

Goldfish cheddar, zesty cheddar, and parmesan mix. Lucien Formichella for Insider

This mix is good, but the parmesan drags the other two flavors down.

I'd rather make my own mix of my favorite flavors. Lucien Formichella for Insider

The cheesy pizza and parmesan mix should be a huge hit.

Cheesy pizza and parmesan goldfish mix. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Yet again, the parmesan took away from a great flavor.

The wonderful pizza flavor was held back by the parmesan. Lucien Formichella for Insider

I wish the colors Goldfish had more colors.

Colors Goldfish. Lucien Formichella for Insider

The flavor is strong, but I still think the mix could use some more colors.

I wish there had been a blue goldfish or something. Lucien Formichella for Insider

I still can't believe cheddar is not the original Goldfish flavor.

Cheddar goldfish. Lucien Formichella for Insider

These may not be the original flavor, but they're certainly the classic one.

Cheddar goldfish are a staple snack for a reason. Lucien Formichella for Insider

The Flavor Blasted Goldfish in white cheddar flavor are covered with fine, cheesy dust.

Flavor Blasted Goldfish white cheddar. Lucien Formichella for Insider

That Flavor Blasting process is so powerful.

Look at those flavor particles. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Pizza is great, and Goldfish are great, so pizza Goldfish should be amazing.

Pizza Goldfish. Lucien Formichella for Insider

There isn't a strong cheese flavor in these crackers, but they do taste like a flavorful pizza sauce.

These tasted like a delicious pizza sauce. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Flavor Blasted Goldfish in sour cream and onion flavor should be great since that combination is a classic.

Flavor Blasted Goldfish sour cream and onion. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Sour cream and onion is still a great flavor, but Goldfish aren't the perfect canvas

This flavor might be better suited to a potato chip, but these are great. Lucien Formichella for Insider

I think that the Xtra Cheddar and pretzel mix could showcase just how good the cheesy flavor is.

Xtra Cheddar and pretzel Goldfish mix. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Much to my surprise, these flavors worked really well together.

The cheesy flavor overpowered the pretzel one. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Flavor Blasted Xtra Cheddar Goldfish seem like they'll have the perfect flavor intensity.

Flavor Blasted Goldfish Xtra Cheddar. Lucien Formichella for Insider

Whoever came up with this idea should win a prize.

The flavor of this goldfish is incredible. Lucien Formichella for Insider

With the Flavor Blasted in its title, these cheesy pizza Goldfish gave me high hopes.

Goldfish Flavor Blasted cheesy pizza. Lucien Formichella for Insider

You could season a real pizza with these and it'd be lovely.

These goldfish are top-tier. Lucien Formichella for Insider

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