Cheese Food

by Elsie Borden in Cheeses Barcode 0053000016144
Bad nutritional quality
Ultra-processed food

Cheese Food by Elsie Borden provides 238 kcal per 100 g, with 4.8 g of sugars and 19.1 g of protein. That is 137% 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. Contains: milk.

Nutrient levels per 100 g

Fat
11.9 g · Moderate
Saturated fat
7.1 g · High
Sugars
4.8 g · Low
Salt
3.8 g · High

Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.

Nutrition facts

Serving size: 1 slice (21 g)

Nutrient Per 100 g Per serving% DV* Category avg
Calories 238 kcal 50 kcal 323 −26%
Total fat 11.9 g 2.5 g 3% 25.6 −54%
Saturated fat 7.1 g 1.5 g 8% 17.4 −59%
Carbohydrates 9.5 g 2 g 1% 4.5 +109%
Total sugars 4.8 g 1 g 2 +137%
Dietary fiber 0 g 0 g 0% 0.2 −100%
Protein 19.1 g 4 g 8% 21.4 −11%
Salt 3.8 g 0.8 g 1.7 +122%

*% Daily Value for a serving, based on a 2,000-calorie diet (FDA reference values). Category average across 20885 Cheeses products on Foodmetria.

Serving size from the US product label in USDA FoodData Central, label data from October 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.

Compared with other cheeses

Calories lower 16%
Sugars higher 12%
Salt higher 4%
Saturated fat lower 12%
Protein top 63%
Fiber top 100%

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

Ingredients

Milk, skim milk, milk protein concentrate, buttermilk, calcium phosphate, sodium citrate, corn syrup solids, salt, sodium phosphate, lactic acid, sorbic acid (a preservative), xanthan gum, locust bean gum, guar gum , natural flavor, cheese cultures, enzymes, vitamin a palmitate.

Palm oil freeNot vegan
Allergens
Milk

Additives 5

E200 - Sorbic acid
Preservative
High overexposure risk
E412 - Guar gum
Emulsifier

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

Product details

Serving size
1 slice (21 g)
Sold in
United States
Barcode
0053000016144

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Frequently asked questions

How many calories are in Cheese Food?

Cheese Food contains 238 kcal per 100 g and about 50 kcal per serving (1 slice (21 g)).

How much sugar is in Cheese Food?

Cheese Food has 4.8 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered low by UK front-of-pack guidelines.

Is Cheese Food 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 Cheese Food vegan?

Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.

What allergens does Cheese Food contain?

According to the label data it contains: Milk. 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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