Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella
Processing Score
14.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 42 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
719283140210
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size190 g
Amount per serving
Calories
590
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 29g
37%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 50mg
17%
Sodium 1700mg
74%
Total Carbohydrate 52g
19%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 29g
Calcium 600mg
46%
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
29 listed · 10 flagged for reviewLOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), WATER, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), BLUE 1, DEXTROSE, IODIZED SALT, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM ALUMINUM PHOSPHATE), METHYLCELLULOSE, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT DRY MILK FORTIFIED WITH VITAMIN A AND D, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, POWDERED EGGS, RED 40, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SOY FLOUR, SPICE EXTRACTIVES, SPICES, SUGAR, WHEAT STARCH, WHEY POWDER, YELLOW 5, YELLOW CORN FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheese Sticks, Mozzarella scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Blue 1, Red 40, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose, Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate 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 Sticks, Mozzarella'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Iodized Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Aluminum Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Nonfat Dry Milk Fortified With Vitamin A And D.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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