Original Mozzarella Sticks Snacks, Original
Processing Score
14.5Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, MSG, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
720495925885
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 8g
10%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 250mg
11%
Total Carbohydrate 15g
5%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 2g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 40mg
3%
Iron 0.8mg
4%
* 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
21 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED CORNMEAL [CORN, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID], SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL, WHEY, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, BUTTERMILK POWDER, CORN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, TORULA YEAST, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, RED 40 LAKE, LACTIC ACID, SODIUM CASEINATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, YELLOW 5 LAKE, SUNFLOWER OIL, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, TURMERIC EXTRACT, BLUE 1 LAKE, CALCIUM CARBONATE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Original Mozzarella Sticks Snacks, Original scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Artificial Colors (Red 40 Lake, Yellow 5 Lake, Blue 1 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
Within Chips & Crisps, this product is more processed than about 85% of the 10,682 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 Mozzarella Sticks Snacks, Original'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.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Cornmeal [Corn, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid].
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil And/Or Sunflower Oil, Corn Oil, Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Torula Yeast, Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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