Dairylea Processed Cheese-Slices Light
Processing Score
5.8Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 15 ingredients, including modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
05000136091489
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size100 g
Amount per serving
Calories
N/A
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium N/A
Total Carbohydrate N/A
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 16g
Calcium 700mg
54%
* 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
11 listedSKIMMED MILK (WATER, SKIMMED MILK POWDER), CHEESE, MILK PROTEIN, SKIMMED MILK POWDER, EMULSIFYING SALTS (SODIUM CITRATE, TRIPHOSPHATE), MODIFIED STARCH, INULIN, WHEY POWDER (FROM MILK), ACIDITY REGULATOR (LACTIC ACID), CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Dairylea Processed Cheese-Slices Light scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Emulsifying Salts (Sodium Citrate, Triphosphate)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 78% of the 19,171 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 Dairylea Processed Cheese-Slices Light'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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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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