Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella
Processing Score
7.1Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041303076798
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size91 g
Amount per serving
Calories
330
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 750mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 31g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 14g
Calcium 300mg
23%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
Potassium 130mg
3%
* 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 · 3 flagged for reviewLOW-MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEAT FLOUR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL), WATER, CORN STARCH. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF ANNATTO EXTRACT, DEXTROSE, DRIED PARSLEY, DRIED YEAST, GARLIC POWDER, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SPICES, WHEY.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this is among the less processed of the 4,714 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 Breaded Mozzarella Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Canola Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Dried Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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