Nacho Cheese Sauce, Nacho Cheese
Processing Score
9.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 42 ingredients, including modified ingredients and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
030034917425
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size67 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat N/A
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 400mg
17%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars N/A
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 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
10 listed · 3 flagged for reviewWATER, MILK (VITAMIN D ADDED), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, COLOR ADDED, SALT, SORBIC ACID [PRESERVATIVE]), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE BASE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, CORN OIL, SWEET CREAM, BUTTER [CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORING], WHEY, SUGAR, MUSTARD SEED, NATURAL FLAVOR), SALT, FRUIT AND VEGETABLE JUICE FOR COLOR (PUMPKIN, CARROT AND APPLE CONCENTRATES), DRIED RED AND GREEN PEPPERS, SPICES.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Nacho Cheese Sauce, Nacho Cheese'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.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Cornstarch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheddar Cheese Base (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Sodium Phosphate, Enzymes, Salt, Yeast Extract, Corn Oil, Sweet Cream, Butter [Cream, Natural Flavoring], Whey, Sugar, Mustard Seed, Natural Flavor).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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