Nacho Cheese Bites
Processing Score
17.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1/10Poor
The processing score reflects 49 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, MSG, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041322357991
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size85 g
Amount per serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 21g
27%
Saturated Fat 9g
45%
Trans Fat 0.5g
Cholesterol 35mg
12%
Sodium 890mg
39%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 11g
Calcium 250mg
19%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
33 listed · 10 flagged for reviewPASTEURIZED PROCESS AMERICAN CHEESE (AMERICAN CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, CREAM, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS [SORBIC ACID], ARTIFICIAL COLOR), WATER, WHEAT FLOUR, SOYBEAN OIL, MASA FLOUR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, CHEDDAR AND ROMANO CHEESE POWDER (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYME), CITRIC ACID, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DRIED GREEN BELL PEPPERS, GARLIC POWDER, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, LACTIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, METHYLCELLULOSE, MILK FAT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NONFAT MILK, ONION POWDER, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, RED 40 LAKE, SALT, SODIUM DIACETATE, SPICE, SPICES, TOMATO POWDER, WHEY, YEAST EXTRACT, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, YELLOW CORN MEAL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Nacho Cheese Bites scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% 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 Nacho Cheese Bites' 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.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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