Cheddar Cheese Sauce Riced Broccoli
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
014500031518
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size89 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 300mg
13%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 50mg
4%
Iron 0.6mg
3%
Potassium 180mg
4%
* 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
12 listed · 2 flagged for reviewBROCCOLI, WATER, SKIM MILK, 2% OR LESS OF CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, CORN STARCH, LOCUST BEAN GUM, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, YEAST EXTRACT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Cheese Sauce Riced Broccoli scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Locust Bean Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Frozen Vegetables, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,343 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 Sauce Riced Broccoli'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate 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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Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
100% Italian Artichokes Quarters Frozen Premium Vegetables
1.07.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Natural Broccoli Florets
1.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
100% Natural Corn on the Cob
1.07.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
100% Natural Fresh Frozen Cut Okra
1.06.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
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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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