Bar-B-Que Cheese Curls, Bar-B-Que
Processing Score
12.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil and MSG. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
025022450138
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6g
8%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 18g
7%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
28 listed · 9 flagged for reviewCORN MEAL, WATER, ANNATTO COLOR, SALT AND SOYBEAN OIL. A DEHYDRATED BLEND OF CHEESES (GRANULAR AND BLUE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES]), WHEY, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6. SUGAR, DEXTROSE, SOY FLOUR, HYDROLYZED VEGETABLE PROTEIN, TORULA YEAST, PAPRIKA, SPICES, ONION POWDERS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, CARAMEL COLOR, TOMATO POWDER, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVORING, CITRIC ACID WITH NOT MORE THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE TO PREVENT CAKING.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Bar-B-Que Cheese Curls, Bar-B-Que scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Modified Proteins (Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Smoke Flavoring): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
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 Bar-B-Que Cheese Curls, Bar-B-Que'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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Color, Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt And Soybean Oil. A Dehydrated Blend Of Cheeses (Granular And Blue [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes]).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Yellow 6. Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid With Not More Than 2% Silicon Dioxide To Prevent Caking.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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