Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce
Processing Score
13.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
079426921817
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size62 g
Amount per serving
Calories
60
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 430mg
19%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 0mg
0%
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
24 listed · 10 flagged for reviewWATER, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CANOLA OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY (CONTAINS MILK), SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO), DISTILLED VINEGAR, CORNSTARCH, NATURAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL CREAM FLAVOR, SODIUM HYDROXIDE, YEAST EXTRACT FLAVOR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, YEAST EXTRACT, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, NATURAL FLAVOR, DIMETHYLPOLYSILOXANE (ANTI FOAM).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Hydroxide, Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Premium Cheddar Cheese Sauce'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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono- And Diglycerides.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract Flavor, Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
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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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