Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071505024242
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat N/A
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein N/A
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 140mg
3%
* 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
7 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), DEPROTEINIZED WHEY SORBIC ACID ( PRESERVATIVE), LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Sharp Cheddar Cold-Pack Cheese Spread, Sharp 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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Deproteinized Whey Sorbic Acid ( Preservative), Lactic Acid.
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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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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