State Fair, Corn Dogs, Cheddar
Processing Score
17.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 57 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, preservatives, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium and saturated fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
071068161309
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size76 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 13g
17%
Saturated Fat 5g
25%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 40mg
13%
Sodium 680mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 19g
7%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
* 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
27 listed · 10 flagged for reviewBATTER/BREADING: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (ENRICHED WITH NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, SUGAR, MODIFIED WHEAT STARCH, WHEY, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, DRIED WHOLE EGG, NATURAL FLAVOR, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL CHEESE FLAVOR (WHEY POWDER, DEHYDRATED CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], SALT, NATURAL & ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, DISODIUM GUANYLATE), SOYBEAN OIL, ANNATTO EXTRACT. CHEESE FRANKS MADE WITH TURKEY, PORK, BEEF: MECHANICALLY SEPARATED TURKEY, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, APOCAROTENAL [COLOR]), CORN SYRUP, BEEF, OF: SALT, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATES, FLAVORINGS, BEEF STOCK, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM NITRITE, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, State Fair, Corn Dogs, Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Wheat Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Processed Meats (Beef: Mechanically Separated Turkey): Mechanically separated and reformed meats are UPF markers.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor, Flavorings): 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 State Fair, Corn Dogs, 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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Sodium Phosphates, Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sugar, Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Baking Powder (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Corn Starch, Monocalcium Phosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt, Of: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Lactate.
Added minerals often compensate for 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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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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