H-E-B, Croutons, Cheese & Garlic
Processing Score
13.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 48 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, MSG, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. 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
041220796533
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size7 g
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 70mg
3%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 1g
Calcium 0mg
0%
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
23 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CANOLA AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, CHEESE POWDER [CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, REDUCED LACTOSE WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT MILK, CITRIC ACID], 2% OR LESS OF YEAST, SUGAR, JALAPENO PEPPER POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR (MILK, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE), CALCIUM SULFATE, ASCORBIC ACID, WHEAT GLUTEN, ENZYMES, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, EXTRACTIVE OF PAPRIKA, LACTIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, PAPRIKA, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, CITRIC ACID, TBHQ TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, H-E-B, Croutons, Cheese & Garlic scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Flavors (Natural And Artificial Flavor (Milk, Monosodium Glutamate)): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Chemical Preservatives (Tbhq To Preserve Freshness): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Bread, this product is more processed than about 48% of the 11,494 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 H-E-B, Croutons, Cheese & Garlic'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 And/Or Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheese Powder [Cheddar Cheese (Milk Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Whey, Reduced Lactose Whey, Maltodextrin, Salt, Disodium Phosphate, Blue Cheese (Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Nonfat Milk, Citric Acid], Calcium Sulfate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: 2% Or Less Of Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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