Guava Cheese Puffs, Guava Cheese
Processing Score
16.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sugar, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SugarHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
072030001562
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size80 g
Amount per serving
Calories
300
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 8g
40%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 240mg
10%
Total Carbohydrate 35g
13%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 15g
Includes 14g Added Sugars
28%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.3mg
2%
Potassium 80mg
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
30 listed · 11 flagged for reviewWHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SUGAR, VEGETABLE OIL (PALM AND/OR SOYBEAN), GUAVA PUREE, NEUFCHATEL CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, CAROB BEAN GUM), VEGETABLE SHORTENING (PALM OIL), MILK, MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, EGGS, NONFAT MILK, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), SALT, TAPIOCA MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, PRESERVATIVES (POTASSIUM SORBATE, SORBIC ACID, SODIUM PROPIONATE), MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, RED 40, GLYCERIN, XANTHAN GUM, PHOSPHORIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN, INVERT SUGAR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, BETA CAROTENE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Guava Cheese Puffs, Guava Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Milk Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono-And Diglycerides, Glycerin, Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Cakes & Pastries, this product is more processed than about 16% of the 11,919 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 Guava Cheese Puffs, Guava 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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Tapioca Maltodextrin, Maltodextrin, Invert Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Palm And/Or Soybean), Vegetable Shortening (Palm Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate, Sorbic Acid, Sodium Propionate).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Phosphoric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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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