Cheddar cheese sauce

by Ricos in Groceries Barcode 0079426211406
Poor nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cheddar cheese sauce by Ricos provides 113 kcal per 100 g, with 3.2 g of sugars and 1.6 g of protein. That is 67% less sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is D and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Groceries category. Contains: milk, soybeans.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
7.3 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
0.8 g · Low
Sugars
3.2 g · Low
Salt
2.2 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1/4 cup (62 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 113 kcal 70 kcal 194 −42%
Total fat 7.3 g 4.5 g 6% 12.8 −43%
Saturated fat 0.8 g 0.5 g 3% 2.4 −67%
Carbohydrates 9.7 g 6 g 2% 16.1 −40%
Total sugars 3.2 g 2 g 9.8 −67%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 2.4 −100%
Protein 1.6 g 1 g 2% 2.8 −43%
Salt 2.2 g 1.4 g 5.9 −63%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 59922 Groceries products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from February 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other groceries

Calories lower 45%
Sugars lower 40%
Salt higher 35%
Saturated fat higher 40%
Protein top 40%
Fiber top 100%

Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.

Ingredients

Cheese whey, water, modified corn starch, vegetable oil (contains one or more of canola oil, soybean oil, sunflower oil), cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto), salt, contains less than 1% of monosodium glutamate, jalapeno peppers, sodium phosphate, distilled vinegar, sodium hexametaphosphate, anhydrous milkfat, sodium stearoyl lactylate, lactic acid, tomato paste, natural flavors, citric acid, nonfat dry milk, yellow 6, yellow 5, caramel color, annatto color, turmeric (color).

May contain palm oilNot vegan
Allergens
MilkSoybeans

Additives 10

Moderate overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk
High overexposure risk

Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.

Product details

Serving size
1/4 cup (62 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0079426211406

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheddar cheese sauce?

Cheddar cheese sauce contains 113 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1/4 cup (62 g)).

How much sugar is in Cheddar cheese sauce?

Cheddar cheese sauce has 3.2 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cheddar cheese sauce healthy?

It has a Nutri-Score of D (A is best, E is worst); it is in NOVA group 4 — ultra-processed food. Scores describe nutritional quality and processing, not suitability for your individual diet.

Is Cheddar cheese sauce vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Cheddar cheese sauce contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.

Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated April 22, 2020. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.

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