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Sliced 1 Year Sharp Cheddar
dairy-eggs/cheese
📊 NOVA 3🌾 Gluten-Free✨ Seed Oil Free

Sliced 1 Year Sharp Cheddar

365 by Whole Foods Market
Available at Whole Foods
110
Calories
7g
Protein
170mg
Sodium
8
Ingredients

What You Should Know

You'd find this in the refrigerated cheese aisle or deli case—pre-sliced for easy sandwiches, grilled cheese, or a quick snack, often pulled out for lunchboxes and casual gatherings and carrying a nostalgic, comforting vibe. The short ingredient list and aged texture indicate traditional cheesemaking and simple processing for sliceability rather than the industrial formulations typical of ultra‑processed foods.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 oz
Servings per Container: 1
Calories110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat9g12%
Saturated Fat6g30%
Trans Fat0g
Cholesterol30mg10%
Sodium170mg7%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
Protein7g
* 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

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 cultured pasteurized milk, salt, microbial enzymes and annatto with no emulsifiers or industrial additives, this is a processed cheese (NOVA 3) produced by traditional aging and slicing rather than ultra-processed formulation.

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Common Questions about Sliced 1 Year Sharp Cheddar

That really depends on your perspective! This cheddar packs a solid protein punch with 7 grams per ounce, and it's low in sugar, which can be great if you're looking for a savory snack. However, it does contain saturated fat and sodium, so if you're watching those, it’s best to enjoy it in moderation.

Perfect For

weekend-brunch
back-to-school
meal-prep-sunday

Vibe:

nostalgicconvenientcomfortingwholesome
$8.99
per package