Original Cheddar Cheese Spread

Processing Score

11.9Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4/10Fair

The processing score reflects 38 ingredients, including ingredients listed as artificial, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. 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

07396047

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size28 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3.5g

Saturated Fat 1.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 280mg

12%

Total Carbohydrate 4g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 3g

Calcium 80mg

Iron 0mg

* 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

23 listed · 8 flagged for review

CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, WATER, NON FAT DRY MILK, WHEY, HORSERADISH, SOYBEAN OIL, REDUCED FAT CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE [ALL NATURAL SIMPLESSE], CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYME, BETA CAROTENE [COLOR]), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, MALTODEXTRIN, EGG YOLKS, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SUGAR, VINEGAR, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, LACTIC ACID, SORBIC ACID, ANNATTO AND OLEORESIN PAPRIKA, GUMS (ACACIA, GUAR, CARRAGEENAN, LOCUST BEAN, XANTHAN), MUSTARD FLOUR, ARTIFICIAL MUSTARD OIL.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Original Cheddar Cheese Spread scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Other Additives (Gums (Acacia, Guar, Carrageenan, Locust Bean, Xanthan)): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Original Cheddar Cheese Spread'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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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