Broccoli & Cheese Bites

Processing Score

20.0Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

3.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

085239607220

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size80 g

Amount per serving

Calories

180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 7g

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 650mg

28%

Total Carbohydrate 21g

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 6g

Calcium 100mg

Iron 0.7mg

* 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

26 listed · 10 flagged for review

BROCCOLI FLORETS, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, WATER, MILKFAT, SKIM MILK, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR, ENZYMES), SHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (CHEESE WHEY, WATER, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VINEGAR, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SODIUM HEXAMETA-PHOSPHATE, PHOSPHORIC ACID, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, ADDED COLOR [ANNATTO, CAROTENE, PAPRIKA]). BATTERED WITH WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SOY PROTEIN ISOLATE, NONFAT DRY MILK, DRIED EGG WHITES, YELLOW 5, RED 40. BREADED WITH BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DRIED WHEY, SALT, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL (AS A PROCESSING AID). BREADED WITH ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, YEAST, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, DEHYDRATED PARSLEY, SPICE, IODIZED, CARMEL COLOR, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA. PARFRIED WITH CLEAR LIQUID FRYING SHORTENING (FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL), DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE (ANTI-FOAM AGENT), TBHQ ANTI-OXIDANT (ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS).

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Broccoli & Cheese Bites scores Ultra-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.
Artificial Colors (Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil (As A Processing Aid). Breaded With Enriched Wheat Flour (Enriched With Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid), Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq Anti-Oxidant (Added To Preserve Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Soy Protein Isolate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% 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 Broccoli & Cheese Bites' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce (Cheese Whey, Water, Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Modified Tapioca Starch, Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cultures, Salt And Enzymes], Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Vinegar, Citric Acid, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hexameta-Phosphate, Phosphoric Acid, Mono And Diglycerides, Added Color [Annatto, Carotene, Paprika]). Battered With Water.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Carmel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator

In this product: Calcium Propionate.

Natural sources but industrial application.

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