Cheddar Bratwurst
Processing Score
7.7Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. 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
070253632181
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size78 g
Amount per serving
Calories
240
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 19g
24%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg
22%
Sodium 810mg
35%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 15g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
Potassium 160mg
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
16 listed · 6 flagged for reviewPORK, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE], COLORED WITH VEGETABLE COLOR [ANNATTO AND PAPRIKA EXTRACTS]OR APO-CAROTENAL, POWDERED CELLULOSE [ANTI-CAKING]), WATER, CORN SYRUP, SODIUM LACTATE, SALT, DEXTROSE, SPICE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUGAR, OLEORESIN CAPSICUM, SILICON DIOXIDE (ANTI-CAKING), CALCIUM STEARATE (ANTI-CAKING), CORN OIL (PROCESSING AID).
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Bratwurst scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 6,852 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 Cheddar Bratwurst'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate, Potassium Chloride.
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: Dextrose, Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (Anti-Caking), Calcium Stearate (Anti-Caking).
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Oil (Processing Aid).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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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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