Shells & Yellow Cheddar
Processing Score
6.7Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
817974020114
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size71 g
Amount per serving
Calories
260
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 580mg
25%
Total Carbohydrate 51g
19%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 2mg
11%
Potassium 20mg
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
15 listed · 5 flagged for reviewORGANIC SHELLS: ORGANIC DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE SEASONING: ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE (ORGANIC PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ORGANIC CREAM POWDER (ORGANIC CREAM, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, SILICON DIOXIDE, VITAMIN E), ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR, ORGANIC CORN STARCH, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVORS, OF: ORGANIC SUNFLOWER OIL, LACTIC ACID POWDER (FOR FLAVOR), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT FOR COLOR, SILICON DIOXIDE, CITRIC ACID (FOR FLAVOR).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Shells & Yellow Cheddar'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Of: Organic Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid Powder (For Flavor), Citric Acid (For Flavor).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Organic Annatto Extract For Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed 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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