Philly Cheesesteak
Processing Score
18.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 66 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, artificial flavoring, preservatives, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
097488002374
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size193 g
Amount per serving
Calories
530
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 27g
35%
Saturated Fat 12g
60%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg
22%
Sodium 1510mg
66%
Total Carbohydrate 49g
18%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 8g
Protein 22g
Calcium 150mg
12%
Iron 2.7mg
15%
* 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 · 11 flagged for reviewSUB ROLL: ENRICHED FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, YEAST, FULLY REFINED SOYBEAN OIL, WHEAT GLUTEN, MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, WHEY, DEFATTED SOY FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, BUTTER POWDER, DEXTROSE, SUGAR, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PROPYLENE GLYCOL, SODIUM CASEINATE, GUAR GUM, CALCIUM PROPIONATE, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, CORN FLOUR, CALCIUM SULFATE, TURMERIC, ANNATTO OIL (COLOR)AND ENZYMES. PHILLY STYLE BEEF: BEEF, SEASONING (DEHYDRATED VEGETABLES (ONION, BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC), SALT, SUGAR, SPICE, YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST, HYDROLYZED SOY AND CORN PROTEIN, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, SESAME OIL, NATURAL BUTTER FLAVOR AND CARAMEL COLOR), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BEEF BROTH, WHITE PEPPER, GARLIC POWDER. PASTEURIZED PROCESS SWISS CHEESE: (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, SORBIC ACID, SOY LECITHIN. BUTTER: PASTEURIZED CREAM, NATURAL FLAVORINGS (LACTIC ACID, STARTER DISTILLATE, CULTUROMA).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Philly Cheesesteak scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Artificial Flavors (Natural & Artificial Flavors): Synthetic flavors indicate industrial food production.
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides, Propylene Glycol, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Sandwiches & Wraps, this product is more processed than about 15% of the 1,978 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 Philly Cheesesteak'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: Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Annatto Oil (Color)And Enzymes. Philly Style Beef: Beef.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavorings (Lactic Acid, Starter Distillate, Culturoma).
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Fully Refined Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Dextrose, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Propionate.
Natural sources but industrial application.
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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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