Nacho Cheddar Cheese Dip
Processing Score
9.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including preservatives, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
881314329472
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28.75 g
Amount per serving
Calories
45
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 260mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.1mg
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
27 listed · 6 flagged for reviewWATER, INTERESTERIFIED SOYBEAN OIL, MILK, FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED (CORN), CREAM, DAIRY PRODUCT SOLIDS, NATURAL FLAVORS, OF: SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, DATEM, CELLULOSE GUM AND GUAR GUM, LACTIC ACID, PEPPERS (GREEN JALAPENO, RED JALAPENO), GARLIC POWDER, GELATIN, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SORBIC ACID AND POTASSIUM SORBATE TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, ONION POWDER, TOMATO POWDER, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, APO-CAROTENE FOR COLOR, CHILI POWDER, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS, CUMIN*, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Nacho Cheddar Cheese Dip scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Fats (Interesterified Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Processed Meats (Gelatin): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Datem, Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum And Guar Gum): 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 Nacho Cheddar Cheese Dip'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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate, Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid And Potassium Sorbate To Preserve Freshness, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Apo-Carotene For Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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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