Bratwurst, Cheddar
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
3.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 14 ingredients, including preservatives. The nutrition score reflects high sodium, saturated fat and total fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High SodiumHigh FatHigh Saturated Fat
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
039494160129
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size78 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 20g
26%
Saturated Fat 7g
35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 65mg
22%
Sodium 590mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 2g
1%
Dietary Fiber 0g
0%
Total Sugars 0g
Protein 17g
Vitamin D 7.8mcg
39%
Calcium 60mg
5%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 280mg
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
9 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPORK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CONSISTS OF PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATO COLOR), WATER, LESS THAN 2% OF THE FOLLOWING: SALT, FLAVORINGS, POTASSIUM LACTATE, SODIUM DIACETATE, SODIUM ERYTHORBATE, SODIUM NITRITE.
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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?
In our analysis, Bratwurst, Cheddar scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Sodium Nitrite): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Sodium Diacetate, Sodium Erythorbate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Within Bacon, Sausage & Hot Dogs, this product is more processed than about 45% of the 6,852 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 Bratwurst, 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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Less Than 2% Of The Following: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- 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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