Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos
Processing Score
15.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 71 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
046704079751
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size98 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 740mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate 27g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 6g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
33 listed · 8 flagged for reviewWATER, JALAPENO PEPPERS (CONTAINS WATER, ACETIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, SODIUM BENZOATE [AS A PRESERVATIVE]), WHEAT FLOUR, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CHEESE POWDER (WHEY, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, NATURAL FLAVORS, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM, SPICE, LACTIC ACID, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, BUTTERMILK, NONFAT MILK, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]), MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CANOLA OIL, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEAT STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SUGAR, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, YEAST, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, DEXTROSE, DRIED EGG WHITES, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), NONFAT DRY MILK, SODIUM ALGINATE, SPICE EXTRACT, SPICES, APOCAROTENAL.
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 Jalapenos scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Cheese (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Water, Sodium Phosphate, Milkfat, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Other Additives (Sodium Hexametaphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Cheddar Cheese Jalapenos' 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: Soybean Oil, 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract, Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: 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.
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, Eggs Or Wheat?
This product lists milk, eggs, wheat and more 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.
Baked Ripe Plantains
1.06.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Boneless Skinless Chicken Breast with Rib Meat
1.07.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Catfish Nuggets
Rouses Markets
1.07.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Chicken Gourmet Tender, Chicken
Rio Star Foods
1.05.0
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.