Medium Queso Blanco Dip, Medium
Processing Score
8.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including MSG, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
036800470156
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 1g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 30mg
1%
* 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
18 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT DRY MILK, CORN OIL, RED BELL PEPPERS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, DICED TOMATOES, LESS THAN 2% MALTODEXTRIN, GREEN CHILI PEPPERS, JALAPENO PEPPERS, NATURAL FLAVORS, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, TITANIUM DIOXIDE, SALT, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, DATEM, SODIUM ALGINATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Medium Queso Blanco Dip, Medium scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors, Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Hexametaphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 94% of the 19,171 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 Medium Queso Blanco Dip, Medium'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: Corn Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Titanium Dioxide.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- 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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