Apples & Cheddar Salad
Processing Score
9.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
0071279309033
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size100 g
Amount per serving
Calories
150
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 11g
14%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 10g
4%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 4g
Vitamin D 4mcg
20%
Calcium 120mg
9%
Iron 0.8mg
4%
Potassium 200mg
4%
* 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
41 listed · 8 flagged for reviewVEGETABLES: BABY GREEN LEAF LETTUCE, BABY TANGO LETTUCE, BABY GREEN OAK LETTUCE, BABY LOLLO ROSSA LETTUCE, BABY RED LEAF LETTUCE, BABY RED OAK LETTUCE, RADICCHIO, BABY SPINACH, BABY MIZUNA, BABY ARUGULA, BABY BEET TOPS, BABY BUTTER LETTUCE, BABY CHARD, BABY KALE, BABY PAK CHOI, BABY TATSOI, ENDIVE, FRISEE, INGREDIENTS MAY VARY, DRESSING: WATER, CANOLA OIL, APPLE JUICE CONCENTRATE, APPLE CIDER VINEGAR, WHITE BALSAMIC VINEGAR, SUGAR, SALT, DRIED APPLES, CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, MALIC ACID, GUAR GUM, XANTHAN GUM, NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, ACACIA GUM, APPLES: APPLES, CALCIUM ASCORBATE (ADDED TO MAINTAIN COLOR), CHEESE: CHEDDAR CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (VEGETABLE COLOR)], POTATO STARCH AND POWDERED CELLULOSE (TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR), WALNUTS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Apples & Cheddar Salad scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Natamycin (A Natural Mold Inhibitor)): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum, Acacia Gum, +1 more): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Cheese: Cheddar Cheese [Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto (Vegetable Color)]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Fresh Produce, this product is more processed than about 90% of the 6,649 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 Apples & Cheddar Salad'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.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
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: Malic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Ascorbate (Added To Maintain Color).
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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