Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwiches
The processing score reflects 142 ingredients, including preservatives, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 3 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights

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Ingredients
30 listed · 13 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, COOKED BEEF STEAK GROUND AND FORMED CARAMEL COLOR ADDED (CONTAINS UP TO 14% SOLUTION OF WATER, SALT, SEASONING [YEAST EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, FLAVORS, BEEF STOCK, SUNFLOWER OIL, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BEEF FAT], SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CARAMEL COLOR), REDUCED FAT MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, NONFAT MILK, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH*, CULTURES, SALT, VITAMIN A PALMITATE, ENZYMES, *INGREDIENTS NOT IN REGULAR MOZZARELLA CHEESE), ONIONS, 2% OR LESS OF MARGARINE (PALM OIL, WATER, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SOYBEAN LECITHIN, POTASSIUM SORBATE AND CITRIC ACID [PRESERVATIVES], ANNATTO AND TURMERIC COLOR, VITAMIN A PALMITATE ADDED), GREEN BELL PEPPERS, RED BELL PEPPERS, SEASONING (BUTTERMILK POWDER, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY POWDER, CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], PARMESAN CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, SUGAR, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, GARLIC POWDER, ONION POWDER, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, BLUE CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], FLAVOR, CALCIUM LACTATE, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO [COLOR], ANHYDROUS MILKFAT, SUCCINIC ACID), MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PALM OIL, SUGAR, SALT, SOYBEAN OIL, FRACTIONATED PALM OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, BREAD CRUMBS (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, DEXTROSE, YEAST, SALT), BLEACHED ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, AMYLASE, ASCORBIC ACID, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), DOUGH CONDITIONER BLEND (CALCIUM SULFATE, SALT, L-CYSTEINE HYDROCHLORIDE, GARLIC POWDER, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES), SEASONING (CHEDDAR/BLUE CHEESES [MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, SALT, DEXTROSE, DRIED ONION, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOYBEAN OIL, GARLIC POWDER, CITRIC ACID, LACTIC ACID, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA AND ANNATTO), CREAMER (COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SODIUM CASEINATE [MILK], MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN), YEAST, WHEY, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, SOY LECITHIN, SEASONING (MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, BUTTER FLAVOR), DRIED ONIONS, LACTIC ACID BLEND (LACTIC ACID, CALCIUM LACTATE), SOY FLOUR, EGG WHITES.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwiches scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Modified Fats (Fractionated Palm Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Emulsifiers (Soy Lecithin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Philly Steak & Cheese Sandwiches' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Cooked Beef Steak Ground And Formed Caramel Color Added (Contains Up To 14% Solution Of Water, Salt, Seasoning [Yeast Extract, Maltodextrin, Flavors, Beef Stock, Sunflower Oil, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Beef Fat], Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Caramel Color), 2% Or Less Of Margarine (Palm Oil, Water, Soybean Oil, Sugar, Mono & Diglycerides, Soybean Lecithin, Potassium Sorbate And Citric Acid [Preservatives], Annatto And Turmeric Color, Vitamin A Palmitate Added), Sugar, Maltodextrin, and 2 more.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Chloride.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Blend (Lactic Acid, Calcium Lactate).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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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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