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Mild Cheddar Cheese
dairy-eggs/cheese
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Mild Cheddar Cheese

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
6g
Protein
180mg
Sodium
10
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Found in the dairy aisle or on a deli counter, 365 Mild Cheddar is the everyday yellow cheddar you grab for sandwiches, grilled cheese, or a simple snack plate. Its short ingredient list (pasteurized milk, cultures, salt, microbial enzymes, annatto) and creamy, sliceable texture reflect traditional cheesemaking with pasteurization and minor additives — processed but not heavily industrialized.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat5g25%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium180mg8%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
Protein6g
* 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

Mild, Cheddar, (cultured, pasteurized, milk,, salt,, microbial, enzymes,, annatto, [color])..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • annatto - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:3 / 4

Processed Food

Why this score?

Made from pasteurized milk transformed with cultures, salt and microbial enzymes and only a colorant (annatto), this fits NOVA group 3 (processed foods). It undergoes clear processing steps but lacks the long list of industrial additives or formulations characteristic of ultraprocessed (NOVA 4) products.

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Common Questions about Mild Cheddar Cheese

Well, that depends on what 'healthy' means to you! This cheese is a good source of protein and calcium, making it a solid choice for a snack or as part of a meal. Just keep in mind it does have some saturated fat and sodium, so moderation is key if you're watching those.

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$8.99
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