Cheese Danish Twist, Cheese
Processing Score
19.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2/10Poor
The processing score reflects 66 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072030003146
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size53 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 110mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 28g
10%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 14g
Includes 13g Added Sugars
26%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.8mg
4%
Potassium 70mg
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
46 listed · 13 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUGAR, WATER, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM, SOYBEAN), EGGS, NEUFCHATEL CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), DEXTROSE, INVERT SUGAR, VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), MILK, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, NONFAT MILK, YEAST, WHEY, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), WHEAT STARCH, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SOY FLOUR, SALT, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, PRESERVATIVES (CALCIUM PROPIONATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE), CORN SYRUP, SOY LECITHIN, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM CARBONATE, CITRIC ACID, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, BAKING SODA, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), LEMON JUICE CONCENTRATE, AGAR, CELLULOSE GUM, GLYCERIN, SORBITAN MONOSTEARATE, AGAR-AGAR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA CAROTENE, ALMONDS (NUTS), PECANS (NUTS), WALNUTS, COCONUT, CALCIUM SULFATE, CORN FLOUR, SPICE & COLORING.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheese Danish Twist, Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides, Soy Lecithin, Glycerin, +1 more): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 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 Danish Twist, Cheese'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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum, Agar, Cellulose Gum, Agar-Agar.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Invert Sugar, Tapioca Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm, Soybean), Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservatives (Calcium Propionate, Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Propionate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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