Planters Cheez Balls
Planters Cheez Balls came in a giant blue tub that basically guaranteed zero self-control.
These things coated your fingers in nuclear-orange dust after about three bites, and somehow that made them better. Doritos 3D had more crunch drama, but Cheez Balls felt built for parties, sleepovers, and demolishing entire containers while watching cartoons.
And yes, they came back. People still argue the originals tasted better. Of course they do. That’s how nostalgia works. But unlike some revived snacks that nobody truly cared about, the return of Cheez Balls actually generated excitement.
That matters.
The biggest question is whether they can hang with the elite tier in this league. They may not have the cult mystique of PB Crisps or Altoids Sours, but they absolutely have recognition power. Ignore them and they’ll quietly knock out a favorite in round one.
Planters Cheez Balls's Rankings
Discontinued Snacks
Rank: #3 (see rankings)
Win Rate: 63.6%
Streak: ❄️ 2-match losing streak
Best matchups (highest win rate)
- Planters Cheez Balls vs Trix Yogurt - Wins 100.0% of battles
- Planters Cheez Balls vs Surge - Wins 85.7% of battles
- Planters Cheez Balls vs Crystal Pepsi - Wins 83.3% of battles
Worst matchups (lowest win rate)
- Planters Cheez Balls vs Dunkaroos - Loses 85.7% of battles
- Planters Cheez Balls vs Doritos 3D - Loses 71.4% of battles
- Planters Cheez Balls vs Crispy M&M’s - Loses 66.7% of battles