Cheddar & Pepper Puffed Corn
Processing Score
6.7Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 24 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
036800344860
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 410mg
18%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 40mg
3%
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
15 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCORN MEAL, EXPELLER PRESSED HIGH OLEIC SAFFLOWER OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL, CHEDDAR AND PARMESAN CHEESE POWDERS ( [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID), WHEY, SALT, DRY CULTURED BUTTERMILK (CULTURED SKIM MILK, DRY WHEY), SPICES, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER, NATURAL FLAVORS, CANE SUGAR, YEAST EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, EXTRACTIVES OF TURMERIC, ANNATTO, PAPRIKA AND CITRIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Cheddar & Pepper Puffed Corn'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 FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Expeller Pressed High Oleic Safflower Oil And/Or 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.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cane Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Paprika And Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: 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
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