Cheddar & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes
Processing Score
7.4Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
029700021252
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.5g
3%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 530mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 50mg
4%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 270mg
6%
* 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
19 listed · 6 flagged for reviewIDAHO POTATOES, BUTTERMILK, SALT, VEGETABLE OIL (SUNFLOWER, COCONUT, SOYBEAN), MALTODEXTRIN, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SOUR CREAM (CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK), NONFAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, DRIED ONION, MONOGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, SUGAR, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, ANNATTO EXTRACT (COLOR). FRESHNESS PRESERVED BY SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BISULFITE, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 25% of the 4,145 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 & Sour Cream Mashed Potatoes' 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Sunflower, Coconut, Soybean).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract (Color). Freshness Preserved By Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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