Cheese Arepas
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including preservatives. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
023545010501
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size134 g
Amount per serving
Calories
210
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 7g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 90mg
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
5 listed · 1 flagged for reviewCORN, CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, VINEGAR, SALT, RENNET (ENZYME), CELLULOSE POWDER), SOYBEAN OIL, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cheese Arepas scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Vinegar, Salt, Rennet (Enzyme), Cellulose Powder)): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
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 Cheese Arepas' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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