Cheese Spread Made with Real Cheddar
Processing Score
10.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
037181385930
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 180mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 4g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 3g
Calcium 80mg
6%
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
27 listed · 9 flagged for reviewPASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, WATER, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA OIL, REDUCED PROTEIN WHEY, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SKIM MILK, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PORT WINE, VINEGAR, EGG YOLKS, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, SORBIC AND SODIUM BENZOATE, DEXTROSE, ONION AND GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, ENZYMES, SPICES, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, ANNATTO AND CARMINE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheese Spread Made with Real Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sorbic And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, 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 Spread Made with Real Cheddar'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean And/Or Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto And Carmine.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
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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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