Mozzarella Sticks, Mozzarella

Processing Score

10.8Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5/10Good

The processing score reflects 44 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain and natural flavoring. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

743002740535

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size82 g

Amount per serving

Calories

260

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g

15%

Saturated Fat 4g

20%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 490mg

21%

Total Carbohydrate 30g

11%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 1g

Includes 0g Added Sugars

Protein 9g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 180mg

14%

Iron 1mg

Potassium 90mg

* 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 · 8 flagged for review

BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, LOW MOISTURE PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART SKIM MILK, LESSTHAN 2% OF CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, NATAMYCIN), CHEESE BLEND (PART SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, METHYLCELLULOSE), SOYBEAN OIL, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, ANNATTO EXTRACT, CARAMEL COLOR, DEXTROSE, EGGS, IODIZED SALT, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), METHYLCELLULOSE, NATURAL FLAVORS, NONFAT MILK, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SALT, SODIUM ALGINATE, SOY FLOUR, SUGAR, WHEY, YEAST.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mozzarella Sticks, Mozzarella scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Stabilizers & Gums (Methylcellulose, Sodium Alginate): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Mozzarella Sticks, Mozzarella'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: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Extract, Caramel Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Iodized Salt, Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

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