Cheddar Jalapeno Dip
Processing Score
11.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742148717
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 50mg
1%
* 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
41 listed · 10 flagged for reviewCREAM, JALAPENO PEPPER, WATER, SALT, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, DEHYDRATED ONION, MILK PROTEIN ISOLATE, LACTIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DEXTROSE, WHEY, CELLULOSE GEL, COCONUT OIL, DEHYDRATED GREEN BELL PEPPER, RED BELL PEPPER, CITRUS FIBER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), SUGAR, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, BUTTERMILK POWDER, BUTTER (CREAM), POTASSIUM SORBATE, VINEGAR, LOCUST BEAN GUM, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, NATURAL FLAVOR, PARSLEY, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NONFAT DRY MILK, YEAST EXTRACT, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, XANTHAN GUM, CARRAGEENAN, CELLULOSE GUM, SODIUM CASEINATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Jalapeno Dip scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Isolate, Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gel, Locust Bean Gum, Xanthan Gum, +2 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 19,171 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 Jalapeno Dip'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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Extractives Of Annatto.
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.
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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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