Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Breaded Mozzarella
Processing Score
7.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4/10Fair
The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including natural flavoring. 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
078742226880
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size84 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 570mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 11g
Vitamin D 8.4mcg
42%
Calcium 280mg
22%
Iron 3mg
17%
Potassium 120mg
3%
* 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
26 listed · 4 flagged for reviewLOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, THE FOLLOWING: POTATO STARCH, NONFAT MILK, LACTOSE, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, VITAMIN D3, SALT, POTATO FLOUR, SUGAR, SPICES, METHYLCELLULOSE, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LEAVENING (BAKING SODA, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE), BUTTERMILK, MALTODEXTRIN, CREAM, WHEY, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, YEAST.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Breaded Mozzarella scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this is among the less processed of the 4,714 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 Breaded Mozzarella Sticks, Breaded Mozzarella'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: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vitamin A Palmitate, Vitamin D3.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Baking Soda, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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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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