Medium Salsa Con Queso, Medium Con Queso
Processing Score
10.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3/10Fair
The processing score reflects 28 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 1 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
021130301980
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size31 g
Amount per serving
Calories
25
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 3g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 0g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0mg
0%
Potassium 10mg
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
23 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CANOLA OIL, FOOD STARCH MODIFIED, JALAPENO PEPPERS, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, SALT, RED BELL PEPPERS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SUGAR, GLUCONO-DELTA-LACTONE, LOCUST BEAN GUM AND/OR TARA GUM, YEAST EXTRACT, DEHYDRATED ONION AND GARLIC, CHILI PEPPER, SPICES, DISODIUM DIPHOSPHATE, DATEM, XANTHAN GUM, BETA-CAROTENE, APOCAROTENAL, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, DISTILLED VINEGAR.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Medium Salsa Con Queso, Medium Con Queso scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Locust Bean Gum And/Or Tara Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Diphosphate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Datem): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Dips & Salsa, this product is more processed than about 83% of the 6,665 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 Medium Salsa Con Queso, Medium Con Queso'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.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Canola Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Beta-Carotene.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
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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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