Zesty Nacho Cheese Sauce

Processing Score

10.4Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

1.5/10Poor

The processing score reflects 26 ingredients, including artificial colors, modified ingredients, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

071524859450

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size62 g

Amount per serving

Calories

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 5g

Saturated Fat 2.5g

13%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 480mg

21%

Total Carbohydrate 6g

Dietary Fiber 0g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 1g

Calcium 60mg

Iron 0mg

Potassium 70mg

* 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

18 listed · 5 flagged for review

CHEESE WHEY, WATER, PALM OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT AND ENZYMES), MODIFIED TAPIOCA STARCH. CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF: JALAPENO PUREE (JALAPENO PEPPERS, WATER, ACETIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, VINEGAR, SODIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, ANNATTO COLOR, DISODIUM INOSINATE, YELLOW 6.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Zesty Nacho Cheese Sauce scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch, Modified Tapioca Starch. Contains Less Than 2% Of: Jalapeno Puree (Jalapeno Peppers, Water, Acetic Acid, Salt, Calcium Chloride)): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Artificial Colors (Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Other Additives (Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Emulsifiers (Mono & Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

Within Ketchup & Mustard, this product is more processed than about 77% of the 6,563 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 Zesty Nacho Cheese Sauce'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.

Flavor EnhancersUPF marker

In this product: Disodium Inosinate.

Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Palm Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Color.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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