Cheese Dogs
Processing Score
9.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
051933549203
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 12g
15%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 870mg
38%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 7g
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
17 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMECHANICALLY SEPARATED CHICKEN, WATER, PORK, PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEDDAR CHEESE [ (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, POWDERED CELLULOSE, ANNATTO COLOR], CORN SYRUP, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SALT, SODIUM LACTATE, DEXTROSE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORINGS, BEEF, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE, OLEORESIN OF PAPRIKA, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheese Dogs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Meats (Mechanically Separated Chicken): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Pasteurized Processed Cheddar Cheese [ (Cultured Pasteurized Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Milkfat, Sodium Phosphates, Salt, Potassium Sorbate, Powdered Cellulose, Annatto Color]): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,852 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 Dogs' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Flavorings.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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