Cheese Muffin

Processing Score

16.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1/10Poor

The processing score reflects 47 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, 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

035751113020

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size52 g

Amount per serving

Calories

200

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 35mg

12%

Sodium 125mg

Total Carbohydrate 23g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 13g

Protein 3g

Calcium 60mg

Iron 0.7mg

* 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 · 9 flagged for review

BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR ENRICHED (NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, ASCORBIC ACID, FOLIC ACID), GRANULATED SUGAR, EGGS, SOYBEAN OIL, PALM OIL (WITH MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, POLYSORBATE 60, CITRIC ACID ADDED AS A PRESERVATIVE), INVERT SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BAKING POWDER, POTASSIUM SORBATE & SODIUM PROPIONATE (ADDED TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS), SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, GLUCONO-1, LACTONE, XANTHAN GUM, GUAR GUM, LIPOLYZED CREAM, MALTO DEXTRIN, CREAM CHEESE (HEAVY CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT DRY MILK, ENZYMES, DAIRY CULTURES, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES], WATER, ANHYDROUS MILKFAT, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, TRISODIUM CITRATE, SOY LECITHIN), RED 3, RED 40.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Cheese Muffin scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate & Sodium Propionate (Added To Preserve Freshness)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Corn-Based Sweeteners (Malto Dextrin): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Artificial Colors (Red 3, Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Muffin'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, Guar Gum.

Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Granulated Sugar, Invert Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil, Palm Oil (With Mono & Diglycerides, Polysorbate 60, Citric Acid Added As A Preservative).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Baking Powder.

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

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