Cheez-It, Cheddar Cheese
Processing Score
10.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including MSG, preservatives, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
024100104567
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
280
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 32g
12%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 5g
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
30 listed · 10 flagged for reviewWHEAT FLOUR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND SOYBEAN OIL WITH TBHQ FOR FRESHNESS), DEGERMINATED YELLOW CORN MEAL, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, OAT FIBER, LACTIC ACID, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTOSE, SUGAR, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, LACTIC ACID POWDER (MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LACTIC ACID), DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ANNATTO COLOR, SOY LECITHIN, PAPRIKA OLEORESIN FOR COLOR, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISOIDUM GUANYLATE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT FOR COLOR, IRON, ZINC OXIDE, NIACINAMIDE, VITAMIN B1, VITAMIN B2, FOLIC ACID.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheez-It, Cheddar Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 51% of the 18,630 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 Cheez-It, Cheddar Cheese'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: Vegetable Oil (Palm And Soybean Oil With Tbhq For Freshness).
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, Lactic Acid Powder (Modified Corn Starch, Lactic Acid), Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Disodium Phosphate, Iron, Zinc Oxide.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Corn Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Folic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk, Wheat Or Soy?
This product lists milk, wheat and soy in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
Cheddar Veggie Flour Baked Snack Crackers, Cheddar
Simple Mills
1.05.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Sweet Corn Toasted Snack Cracker, Sweet Corn
Craize
1.04.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Doctor in the Kitchen, Flackers, Organic Flax Seed Crackers
2.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Parmesan Crisps
2.03.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed)
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
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.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.