Go Veggie!, Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Alternative, Cheddar Slices
Processing Score
9.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 41 ingredients, including modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
077172667539
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size17 g
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 220mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 40mcg
200%
Calcium 250mg
19%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
35 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CASEIN* (MILK PROTEIN), CANOLA OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, JALAPENO PEPPER, CONTAINS 2 PERCENT OR LESS OF CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE* (MILK, CREAM, SALT, ENZYMES, SODIUM CITRATE, CHEESE CULTURE), RICE STARCH, LACTIC ACID (NON-DAIRY), ORGANIC RICE FLOUR, SEA SALT, JALAPENO PUREE, CARRAGEENAN, MILK*, SALT, CREAM*, NATURAL FLAVOR, ORGANIC SOY FLOUR, SORBIC ACID, VINEGAR, CAROTENAL, ACETIC ACID, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, VITAMIN E, VITAMIN C, FERRIC ORTHOPHOSPHATE, ENZYMES, CHEESE CULTURE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, VITAMIN B6, FOLIC ACID, RIBOFLAVIN, VITAMIN D3, VITAMIN B12.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Go Veggie!, Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Alternative, Cheddar Slices scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Casein* (Milk Protein)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Cheese* (Milk, Cream, Salt, Enzymes, Sodium Citrate, Cheese Culture), Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Carrageenan): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% 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 Go Veggie!, Pasteurized Process Cheese Food Alternative, Cheddar Slices' 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Contains 2 Percent Or Less Of Calcium Phosphate, Ferric Orthophosphate, Calcium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid (Non-Dairy), Sorbic Acid, Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt, Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin E, Vitamin C, Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin B6, and 4 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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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