Classic Aged Cheddar Shells & Cheese
Processing Score
10.7Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 36 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078742194738
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size102 g
Amount per serving
Calories
340
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 1220mg
53%
Total Carbohydrate 57g
21%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 70mg
5%
Iron 2mg
11%
Potassium 460mg
10%
* 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
25 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, CANOLA OIL, SALT, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES), MALTODEXTRIN, OF: NON-FAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR ADDED (BETA-CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, LACTIC ACID, GLUCONO DELTA LACTONE, SODIUM CASEINATE, BUTTER OIL, XANTHAN GUM, SORBIC ACID TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SOYBEAN OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Classic Aged Cheddar Shells & Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono- And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 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 Classic Aged Cheddar Shells & 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: Canola Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color Added (Beta-Carotene, Paprika Extract).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid To Preserve Freshness.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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