El Toro Loco Snacks, Salsa Cheese Balls
Processing Score
14.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring and MSG. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
620811400044
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10g
13%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 360mg
16%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 0g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
* 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
22 listed · 11 flagged for reviewCORN MEAL, SOYBEAN OIL, WHEY, CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT CHEESE CULTURE, ANNATTO ENZYMES), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SUGAR, TOMATO SOLIDS, ONION POWDER, DEXTROSE, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, SWEET CREAM BUTTERMILK, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, LACTIC ACID, MALIC ACID, YELLOW 5 LAKE, YELLOW 6 LAKE, SODIUM DIACETATE CORN STARCH, SPICE AND SPICE EXTRACTIVES INCLUDING EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, RED 40 LAKE, YELLOW 6.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, El Toro Loco Snacks, Salsa Cheese Balls scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 Lake, Yellow 6 Lake, Red 40 Lake, +1 more): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 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 El Toro Loco Snacks, Salsa Cheese Balls' 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: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar, Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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