Grated Parmesan Style Cheese Alternative
Processing Score
7.2Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
077172667249
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size5 g
Amount per serving
Calories
15
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 95mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 0g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 32mcg
160%
Calcium 80mg
6%
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
29 listed · 5 flagged for reviewSOY BASE (FILTERED WATER, SOY SOLIDS, ISOLATED SOY PROTEIN), CASEIN (SKIM MILK PROTEIN), CALCIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM CASEINATE, CANOLA OIL, NATURAL FLAVORS, CELLULOSE, SEA SALT, SORBITOL, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, ACETIC ACID, VITAMINS & MINERALS, BETA CAROTENE, NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR). VITAMINS & MINERALS: VITAMIN E, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN C, IRON, VITAMIN B12, VITAMIN D3, FOLIC ACID, VITAMIN B6, RIBOFLAVIN.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Grated Parmesan Style Cheese Alternative scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Casein (Skim Milk Protein), Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugar Alcohols (Sorbitol): Modified sweeteners common in diet UPF products.
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 Grated Parmesan Style Cheese Alternative'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 Caseinate, Tricalcium Phosphate, Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Phosphate, and 1 more.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid, Acetic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin C, Vitamin B12, Vitamin D3, and 3 more.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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