Cheese Food
Processing Score
10.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 1 more we flag. 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
041711553218
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 5g
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
10 listed · 4 flagged for reviewNY CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)), WATER, WHEY, PORT WINE, MILK FAT, RED 40, GUAR GUM, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE TO RETARD MOLD, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheese Food scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate To Retard Mold): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Industrial Enzymes (Ny Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Color))): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 19,171 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 Food'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
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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