Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper
Processing Score
9.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 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
00016000283411
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size27 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 100mg
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
22 listed · 5 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, MODIFIED WHEY, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, SUGAR, ONION*, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), COLOR (ANNATTO EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR), PALM OIL, GARLIC*, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLACK PEPPER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, NONFAT MILK, SILICON DIOXIDE, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Cheese Melt Hamburger Helper scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Crusts & Dough, this product is more processed than about 41% of the 2,350 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 Melt Hamburger Helper'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.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean And/Or Sunflower Oil), Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Annatto Extract, Caramel Color).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Lactate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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