Pasteurized Process American Cheese, American
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 10 ingredients, including ingredients listed as artificial. 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
206700000009
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 6g
30%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 25mg
8%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 5g
Calcium 150mg
12%
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
9 listed · 1 flagged for reviewCULTURED MILK, WATER, CREAM, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, LACTIC ACID, ENZYMES, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SORBIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pasteurized Process American Cheese, American'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.
- Industrial EnzymesUPF marker
In this product: Enzymes.
Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- 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.
- 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 American Cheese vs Cheddar comparison.
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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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