Pimento Cheese
Processing Score
7.4Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients and no additives we flag. 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
820581628116
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 190mg
8%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 2g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 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
13 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED COW'S MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET, ANNATTO), ROASTED RED PEPPERS (RED PEPPERS, WATER, RED WINE VINEGAR, SEA SALT, GRAPE MUST), MAYONNAISE (SOYBEAN OIL, EGG YOLKS, WATER, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CANE SUGAR, SALT, MUSTARD FLOUR), UHT PASTEURIZED QIMIQ CLASSIC ORIGINAL (SKIM COW'S MILK, CREAM, BEEF GELATIN), PIMENTOS (PIMENTOS, WATER, CITRIC ACID), NON-FAT DRIED COW'S MILK, DEXTROSE, HOT SAUCE (AGED RED CAYENNE PEPPERS, DISTILLED WHITE VINEGAR, SALT), JALAPENOS, LACTIC ACID, DRIED VINEGAR, KOSHER SALT, BLACK PEPPER.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Pimento Cheese'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Pimentos (Pimentos, Water, Citric Acid).
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Mayonnaise (Soybean Oil, Egg Yolks, Water, Distilled Vinegar, Cane Sugar, Salt, Mustard Flour), Dextrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Kosher Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
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