Original Pimiento Cheese Spread, Original
Processing Score
8.3Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
1.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 16 ingredients, including high-fructose corn syrup, preservatives and modified ingredients. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041757020156
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size57 g
Amount per serving
Calories
170
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 30mg
10%
Sodium 550mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 7g
3%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 5g
Includes 4g Added Sugars
8%
Protein 5g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 160mg
12%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 30mg
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
14 listed · 2 flagged for reviewCHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED CULTURED MILK, SALT ENZYMES), PIMIENTOS WATER SOYBEAN OIL HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, CREAM, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE WHEY SKIM MILK DISTILLED VINEGAR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, EGG YOLK, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND SODIUM BENZOATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, GUMS GUAR XANTHAN, LOCUST BEAN, CAROTENAL AND PAPRIKA, MUSTARD FLOUR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Original Pimiento Cheese Spread, Original scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Pimientos Water Soybean Oil High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate And Sodium Benzoate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
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 Pimiento Cheese Spread, 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.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, 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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