Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original
Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original by Velveeta provides 250 kcal per 100 g, with 7.1 g of sugars and 14.3 g of protein. That is 255% 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
Levels use UK front-of-pack reference thresholds.
Nutrition facts
Serving size: 1 onz (28 g)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | Per serving | % DV* | Category avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 250 kcal | 70 kcal | 323 −23% | |
| Total fat | 14.3 g | 4 g | 5% | 25.6 −44% |
| Saturated fat | 8.9 g | 2.5 g | 13% | 17.4 −49% |
| Carbohydrates | 10.7 g | 3 g | 1% | 4.5 +135% |
| Total sugars | 7.1 g | 2 g | 2 +255% | |
| Dietary fiber | 0 g | 0 g | 0% | 0.2 −100% |
| Protein | 14.3 g | 4 g | 8% | 21.4 −33% |
| Salt | 3.7 g | 1 g | 1.7 +112% |
*% 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 March 2021. Other values: Open Food Facts.
Compared with other cheeses
Bar shows the share of products in this category that contain less of the nutrient.
Ingredients
Milk, Whey, Skim Milk, Milk Protein Concentrate, Water, Milkfat, Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Phosphate, Modified Food Starch, Contains Less Than 2% Of Salt, Calcium Phosphate, Dried Corn Syrup, Canola Oil, Maltodextrin, Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid As A Preservative, Sodium Alginate, Sodium Citrate, Cheese Culture, Enzymes, Apocarotenal And Annatto (Color)
- Allergens
- Milk
Additives 5
Overexposure risk is based on EFSA evaluations as recorded by Open Food Facts.
Product details
- Serving size
- 1 onz (28 g)
- Sold in
- United States
- Barcode
- 0021000050970
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original?
Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original contains 250 kcal per 100 g and about 70 kcal per serving (1 onz (28 g)).
How much sugar is in Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original?
Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original has 7.1 g of sugars per 100 g, which is considered moderate by UK front-of-pack guidelines.
Is Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original 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 Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original vegan?
Based on its ingredient list, it is not vegan.
What allergens does Pasteurized Recipe Cheese Product, Original contain?
According to the label data it contains: Milk. Recipes change — always check the package label.
Source: Open Food Facts (ODbL). Last updated May 3, 2025. Spotted a mistake? Edit this product on Open Food Facts. Not medical advice — always check the package label.
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