Original Cheese Puffs, Original
Processing Score
6.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 21 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070617000625
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 160mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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
12 listed · 5 flagged for reviewYELLOW CORNMEAL, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC (SUNFLOWER, SAFFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA*)OIL, AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ANNATTO EXTRACT [FOR COLOR], CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM), SALT, BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), LACTIC ACID, BUTTERMILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC EXTRACTS.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Original Cheese Puffs, Original'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 FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expeller Pressed High Oleic (Sunflower, Safflower And/Or Canola*)Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk?
This product lists milk in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks this and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
All Natural Unsalted Mini Rice Cakes
1.09.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Baken-Ets, Tender Cracklins, Traditional, Traditional
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Bbq Recipe Beef Thins, Bbq Recipe
The New Primal
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Crispy Reds Apple Chips
Bare
1.07.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.