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Non Dairy Cheddar Cheese Slices, 8 OZ
dairy-eggs/dairy-alternatives
📊 NOVA 4🌱 Vegan🌾 Gluten-Free🥛 Dairy-Free

Non Dairy Cheddar Cheese Slices, 8 OZ

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
70
Calories
0g
Protein
240mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find these in the refrigerated plant‑based cheese or specialty cheese aisle, often picked up for quick sandwiches, burgers, or a nostalgic grilled-cheese. They project a familiar, comforting and convenient vibe—mimicking processed cheddar slices while being dairy-free. The ingredient list (highly refined coconut oil, multiple modified starches, natural flavors and color extracts) points to industrial processing to achieve sliceability and meltability, consistent with ultra-processed products.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 SLICE
Servings per Container: 10
Calories70
% Daily Value*
Total Fat5g6%
Saturated Fat4.5g23%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol0mg0%
Sodium240mg10%
Total Carbohydrate5g2%
Protein0g
* 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

WATER, HIGHLY, REFINED, COCONUT, OIL, MODIFIED, POTATO, STARCH, MODIFIED, TAPIOCA, STARCH, MODIFIED, CORNSTARCH, SEA, SALT, NATURAL, FLAVORS, COLOR, (PAPRIKA, EXTRACT,, BETA-CAROTENE), OLIVE, EXTRACT..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • highly refined coconut oil - Seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids
  • paprika extract - Artificial coloring
  • beta-carotene - Artificial coloring
No Seed OilNo Additive

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Multiple modified starches, highly refined coconut oil, added natural flavors and color extracts are industrial ingredients and formulations designed to recreate dairy characteristics and extend shelf/texture properties, which aligns with the NOVA 4 ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Non Dairy Cheddar Cheese Slices, 8 OZ

Well, that depends on how you define 'healthy.' These slices are low in sugar and cholesterol-free, which is great if you're looking to cut back on those factors. However, they're not particularly high in protein or fiber, so they might not be the best option if you're aiming for a super nutrient-dense snack.

Perfect For

back-to-school
game-day-prep
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

convenientnostalgicpracticalindulgent
$3.49
per package