Nacho Cheese Sauce, Nacho
Processing Score
10.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including artificial colors and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
050000157716
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size62 g
Amount per serving
Calories
120
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 20mg
7%
Sodium 510mg
22%
Total Carbohydrate 5g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
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
15 listed · 2 flagged for reviewAGED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, WATER, TOMATO PUREE (WATER, TOMATO PASTE), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, SOYBEAN OIL, GREEN CHILES (GREEN CHILES, CITRIC ACID), JALAPENO PEPPERS (JALAPENO PEPPERS, SALT, ACETIC ACID), 2% OR LESS OF CORNSTARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, DATEM, CELLULOSE GUM, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Nacho Cheese Sauce, Nacho scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Green Chiles (Green Chiles, Citric Acid)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Emulsifiers (Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Sauce, Nacho'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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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