Sharp Cheddar, Fat Free
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 11 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
604262771083
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
40
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
1%
Sodium 150mg
7%
Total Carbohydrate 1g
0%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 8g
Calcium 250mg
19%
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
11 listed · 4 flagged for reviewCULTURED PASTEURIZED SKIM MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, NONFAT DRY MILK, WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL SHARP CHEDDAR FLAVOR, XANTHAN GUM, LOCUST BEAN GUM, GUAR GUM, COLOR (PAPRIKA AND TURMERIC EXTRACT).
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Sharp Cheddar, Fat Free scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzymes): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Sharp Cheddar Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan Gum, Locust Bean Gum, Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Cheese, this product is more processed than about 78% 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 Sharp Cheddar, Fat Free'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Paprika And Turmeric Extract).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
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1.08.0
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
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1.04.0
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1.04.5
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Good & Gather
1.03.0
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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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