Cheesy Cheddar Puffs, Cheesy Cheddar
Processing Score
6.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including corn syrup and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
070061162047
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size21 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 13g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 60mg
1%
* 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
16 listed · 5 flagged for reviewCORN MEAL, SUNFLOWER OIL AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, WHEY, NAVY BEANS, DRIED POTATOES, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SPICES.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Cheesy Cheddar Puffs, Cheesy Cheddar scores Highly 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.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 7,439 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 Cheesy Cheddar Puffs, Cheesy 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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil And/Or Safflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Corn Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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