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Cheddar Cheese Wow!
Cheddar Cheese Wow! by Great Value provides 281 kcal per 100 g, with 6.5 g of sugars and 12.9 g of protein. That is 221% more sugar than the average product in this category. Its Nutri-Score is E and it is classified as NOVA 4 (ultra-processed food). It is listed in the Cheeses category and comes in a 8 oz pack. Contains: milk, soybeans.
Nutrient levels per 100 g
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 2 Tbsp (31 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 281 kcal | 87 kcal | 323 −13% | |
| Total fat | 22.6 g | 7 g | 9% | 25.6 −12% |
| Saturated fat | 9.7 g | 3 g | 15% | 17.4 −44% |
| Carbohydrates | 9.7 g | 3 g | 1% | 4.5 +113% |
| Total sugars | 6.5 g | 2 g | 2 +221% | |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.3 −100% |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 12.9 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.4 −40% |
| Salt | 3.6 g | 1.1 g | 1.7 +110% |
*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20919 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.
Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from May 2023. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Nutrition claims check
Claims its numbers support
- Source of protein
- 18% of calories from protein (EU: at least 12% of calories from protein)
Checked against the per-100 g thresholds of EU Regulation 1924/2006, using the nutrition data above. US labels follow FDA rules, which are mostly based on serving size and can give a different result; FDA has no defined “low sugar” claim.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Whey, cheddar cheese (milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), soybean oil, sodium phosphate, contains less than 2% of: whey protein concentrate, salt, carrageenan, sodium citrate, natural flavor, glucono-delta-lactone, lactic acid, sorbic acid ( a preservative), artificial color (yellow #5 and yellow #6).
- Allergens
- MilkSoybeans
Additives 6
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Regulatory status of its additives
How the US, individual states and the EU treat additives found in this product's ingredient list.
United States
Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) are among six petroleum-based dyes FDA is asking manufacturers to remove by the end of 2027. The phase-out is voluntary: the dyes remain approved.
California
The California School Food Safety Act (AB 2316) bars Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from food served or sold in public schools from December 31, 2027.
West Virginia
West Virginia HB 2354 has barred Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) from school nutrition programs since August 1, 2025. A statewide ban due January 1, 2028 is on hold under a preliminary injunction (December 23, 2025) while the state appeals.
European Union
In the EU, food containing Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110) must state that it "may have an adverse effect on activity and attention in children."
What these additives are and what the research says: Yellow 5, Yellow 6.
Additives are detected from the ingredient list by Open Food Facts and may be incomplete or out of date. Regulatory status checked October 6, 2026; rules are changing quickly. Not legal advice — always check the package label.
Product details
- Quantity
- 8 oz
- Serving size
- 2 Tbsp (31 g)
- Sold in
- France, United States
- Barcode
- 0078742014692
Prices reported by shoppers
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Cheddar Cheese Wow!?
Cheddar Cheese Wow! contains 281 kcal per 100 g and about 87 kcal per serving (2 Tbsp (31 g)).
How much sugar is in Cheddar Cheese Wow!?
Cheddar Cheese Wow! has 6.5 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Cheddar Cheese Wow! healthy?
It has a Nutri-Score of E (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 Wow! vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Cheddar Cheese Wow! contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk, Soybeans. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Does Cheddar Cheese Wow! contain additives restricted in the US or the EU?
Its ingredient list includes Yellow 5 (E102) and Yellow 6 (E110). FDA is asking manufacturers to stop using them by the end of 2027 (voluntarily); California bars them from public schools from December 31, 2027; West Virginia bars them from school meals; the EU requires a warning label on food with them. Recipes change — check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated June 4, 2026. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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