Cubes
Processing Score
16.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, MSG, plus 5 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041258751177
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size3.7 g
Amount per serving
Calories
0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 900mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 0g
* 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
38 listed · 12 flagged for reviewSALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, ONION POWDER, BEEF FAT, HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, DEXTROSE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, BEEF STOCK, GARLIC POWDER, BEEF EXTRACT, NATURAL BEEF FLAVOR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, HYDROLYZED TORULA AND BREWERS YEAST PROTEIN, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, CARAMEL COLOR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CALCIUM SILICATE, HYDROLYZED WHEAT GLUTEN PROTEIN, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, LACTIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE, CALCIUM LACTATE (MILK), SOY LECITHIN, ARTIFICIAL BEEF FLAVOR, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, PROPYL GALLATE, RED 40, BUTTER FAT, ALPHA TOCOPHEROL, BHA, CITRIC ACID.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cubes scores Ultra-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.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
Within Seasonings & Spices, this product is more processed than about 92% of the 11,127 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 Cubes' 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: Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bicarbonate.
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Dextrose, Corn Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Hydrolyzed Torula And Brewers Yeast Protein, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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