Marilyn's, Cheese Buttons
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 13 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
856146004026
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 4.5g
23%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 90mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate 8g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 4g
Calcium 100mg
8%
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
10 listed · 2 flagged for reviewSHARP CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES), RICH FLOUR, TAPIOCA FLOUR, POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, UNSALTED BUTTER, ASCORBIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS, XANTHAN GUM, SALT.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Marilyn's, Cheese Buttons scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Other Snacks, this product is more processed than about 33% of the 7,439 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 Marilyn's, Cheese Buttons' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Ascorbic Acid.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts 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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