Pepper Jack
Processing Score
7.3Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
089947804407
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size30 g
Amount per serving
Calories
140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 1g
5%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 200mg
9%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 1g Added Sugars
2%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 30mg
2%
Iron 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
15 listed · 2 flagged for review(THAT WE ARE PROUD OF!)VAN'S GLUTEN FREE WHOLE GRAIN BLEND (OATS, BROWN RICE FLOUR, MILLET, AMARANTH, QUINOA), NON-GMO EXPELLER PRESSED SUNFLOWER AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, POTATO STARCH, RICE FLOUR, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], BROWN SUGAR, CHEDDAR CHEESE BLEND (CHEDDAR CHEESE [CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES], WHEY, BUTTERMILK, SALT, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE), SALT, DRIED RED JALAPENO PEPPERS, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, DRIED GREEN CHILE PEPPERS, SPICES, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS FOR FRESHNESS.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Pepper Jack scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Industrial Enzymes (Monterey Jack Cheese [Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Within Cookies & Crackers, this product is more processed than about 17% of the 18,630 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 Pepper Jack'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: Non-Gmo Expeller Pressed Sunflower And/Or Safflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Brown Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols For Freshness.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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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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