Cheddar Cheese Instant Grits
Processing Score
15.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, MSG, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
011110666710
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 460mg
20%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 8.1mg
45%
* 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 · 5 flagged for reviewDEGERMINATED WHITE CORN GRITS, DEHYDRATED CHEESE POWDER, (MODIFIED WHEY, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED VEGETABLE OIL [SOYBEAN, COCONUT AND/OR COTTONSEED], SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT AND ENZYMES], MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6), SALT, CALCIUM CARBONATE, FERRIC PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, BHA AND CITRIC ACID (AS PRESERVATIVES), NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, WHEY, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SODIUM CASEINATE, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CORN SYRUP, SOLIDS, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Cheese Instant Grits 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.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Modified Whey, Partially Hydrogenated Vegetable Oil [Soybean, Coconut And/Or Cottonseed], Salt, Cheddar Cheese [Cultured Milk, Salt And Enzymes], Monosodium Glutamate, Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Natural Flavor, Sodium Phosphate, Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Breakfast Cereal, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 9,419 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 Cheese Instant Grits' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Ferric Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Bha And Citric Acid (As Preservatives).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk Or Soy?
This product lists milk and soy in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these 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.
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
Brown Sugar & Maple Flavored Instant Oatmeal, Brown Sugar & Maple
Bob's Red Mill
5.36.5
French Vanilla Almond Flavored Granola, French Vanilla Almond
Great Value
5.3
Maple Brown Butter Flavored Steel-Cut Rolled Oatmeal with Pecan & Molasses, Maple Brown Butter
Private Selection
5.35.0
Maple Pecan Granola, Maple Pecan
Great Value
5.35.5
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.