Jalapeno Cheddar Meatballs

Processing Score

9.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

3.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 25 ingredients, including preservatives and corn syrup. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

885015300419

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size113 g

Amount per serving

Calories

300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 24g

31%

Saturated Fat 9g

45%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 70mg

23%

Sodium 860mg

37%

Total Carbohydrate 3g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 1g

Protein 16g

Calcium 80mg

Iron 0.7mg

* 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

12 listed · 5 flagged for review

PORK, PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], MILKFAT, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, POTASSIUM SORBATE, ANNATO,POTATO STARCH, POWDERED CELLULOSE, NATAMYCIN), JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER. LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, DEXTROSE, FLAVORINGS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, VINEGAR, SODIUM LACTATE, BHA, PROPYL GALLATE, CITRIC ACID.

Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.

Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Jalapeno Cheddar Meatballs scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Chemical Preservatives (Bha): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 88% of the 6,852 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 Jalapeno Cheddar Meatballs' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Water. Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Lactate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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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