Ahold, Mini Rice Snacks, Cheddar

Processing Score

14.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5/10Good

The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, MSG, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

688267099687

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size15 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 2.5g

Saturated Fat 0g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 180mg

Total Carbohydrate 11g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 1g

Calcium 0mg

Iron 0mg

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

19 listed · 5 flagged for review

RICE PIECES (RICE FLOUR, SALT), CORN (WITH GERM REMOVED), SUNFLOWER OIL WITH NATURAL TOCOPHEROLS ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, WHEY PERMEATE, SALT, CHEDDAR SOLIDS (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), WHEY SOLIDS, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTERMILK POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, HIGH OLEIC SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, ENZYME MODIFIED BUTTER, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, BUTTER SOLIDS, GUAR GUM.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Ahold, Mini Rice Snacks, Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Butter): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 65% of the 7,439 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Ahold, Mini Rice Snacks, Cheddar's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Corn Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Disodium Phosphate Modified Cornstarch.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: High Oleic Sunflower Seed Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.

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