Chees Roundup
We analyzed 2974 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Detailed Reviews (Page 48)

MERLOT BELLAVITANO CHEESE
Ingredients: Bellavitano cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes), merlot wine (grapes, water, yeast)
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Original Cream Cheese
Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK AND CREAM, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, GUAR AND CAROB BEAN AND XANTHAN GUMS.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

Mexican Style Cheese
Ingredients: MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO [FOR COLO]), QUESCO QUESADILLA AND ASADERO CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE AND CALCIUM SULFATE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Colby Jack Cheese
Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Colby Cheese
Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Swiss All Natural Cheese
Ingredients: PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT AND ENZYMES, AGED OVER 60 DAYS.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Colby Jack Cheese Slices
Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT ENZYMES, ANNATTO (FOR COLOR).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Parmesan & Romano Cheese Grated
Ingredients: parmesan cheese (cultured part-skim milk, salt and enzymes), romano cheese from cow's milk (cultured part-skim milk, salt, enzymes), cellulose powder (added to prevent caking), potassium sorbate (to protect flavor),
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Italian Style Blend Shredded Cheese
Ingredients: LOW MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, CALCIUM CHLORIDE), SMOKE FLAVOR PROVOLONE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, SMOKE FLAVORING), ROMANO CHEESE AGED OVER 5 MONTHS (PASTEURIZE
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Kroger, nacho & taco blend, finely shredded cheese
Ingredients: Cheddar cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes, annatto [for color]), monterey jack cheese (pasteurized milk, cheese culture, salt, enzymes), spices, potato starch, corn starch, dextrose and calcium sulfate (added to prevent caking), natamycin (a natural mold inhibitor).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Mild Cheddar Shredded Cheese
Ingredients: PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, PINNATTO (FOR COLOR), POTATO STARCH, CORN STARCH, DEXTROSE AND CALCIUM SULFATE (ADDED TO PREVENT CAKING), NATAMYCIN (A NATURAL MOLD INHIBITOR).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Classic Macaroni & Cheese
Ingredients: Cooked enriched macaroni (water, semolina wheat enriched with ferrous sulfate, niacin, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), water, milk, Cheddar and Colby and Swiss and enzyme modified cheeses (part skim and whole milk, pasteurized milk, cheese cultures, salt, enzymes, annatto [for color]). Contains 2% or less of: whey, sodium phosphate, salt, milk fat, modified corn starch, lactic acid, xanthan gum, carotenal (for color). CONTAINS: WHEAT, MILK, SOY.MAY CONTAIN: EGG.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Deluxe philly cheesesteak
Ingredients: Enriched Pasta (wheat flour, niacin, ferrous sulfate, thiamin mononitrate, riboflavin, folic acid), Corn Starch, Salt, Wheat Flour, Onion, Modified Whey. Contains 2% or less of: Red Bell Pepper*, Green Bell Pepper*, Garlic, Vegetable Oil (canola, soybean, and/or sunflower oil), Yeast Extract, Monoglycerides, Black Pepper, Cheddar Cheese (milk, salt, cultures, enzymes), Whey, Maltodextrin, Caramel Color, Buttermilk, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Coconut Oil, Tapioca Dextrin, Sodium Phosphate, Blue Cheese (milk, salt, cultures, enzymes), Silicon Dioxide (anticaking agent). "DRIED CONTAINS MILK, WHEAT; MAY CONTAIN EGG AND SOY INGREDIENTS.
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Organic Popcorn, No Cheese Cheesiness
Ingredients: organic non-gmo popcorn, organic coconut oil, organic tapioca solids, organic rice flour, Himalayan crystal salt, organic flavor yeast extract, lactic acid, organic butter-type flavor
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Dairy-Free Jalapeno Havarti Block
Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, TAPIOCA STARCH, COCONUT OIL, EXPELLER PRESSED: CANOLA AND/OR SAFFLOWER OIL, GREEN JALAPEÑO PEPPERS, VEGAN NATURAL FLAVORS, PEA PROTEIN, CHICORY ROOT FIBER, TRICALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GARLIC, SALT, XANTHAN GUM, LACTIC ACID (VEGAN), PEA STARCH, VEGAN ENZYME, YEAST EXTRACT, COCONUT CREAM.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Colby & Monterey Jack Cheese / Turkey Sticks Combo Pack
Ingredients: trkey stick ingredients: turkey, mechanically separated turkey, contains 2% or less of: salt corn syrup solids, spices, dextrose, lactic acid starter culture, carrageenan, sodium erythorbate, garlic powder, sodium nitrite, in beef collagen casing. colby jack cheese stick ingredients: cultured pasteurized milk, salt, enzymes, color added.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Contains Corn Syrup

Cheese enchiladas
Ingredients: Chicken Tortilla (Chicken Breast with Rib Meat, Water, Parmesan Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Salt, Non-GMO Canola Oil, Baking Soda, Garlic Powder, Whole Eggs), Water, Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto [color]), Monterey Jack Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Jalapeño Pepper, Chili Guajillo Puree (Water, Chili Guajillo Pods), Tomato Puree (Vine-Ripened Tomatoes, Citric Acid), Chopped Tomato (Tomatoes, Tomato Puree, Less Than 2% of: Salt Citric Acid), Salt, Xanthan Gum, Cumin, Clove, Whole Egg. CONTAINS: MILK & EGG. OOD FOOD CO. LLC
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Shredded Pepper Jack Cheese Blend
Ingredients: JALAPEÑO JACK CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, JALAPEÑO PEPPERS [JALAPEÑO PEPPERS, WATER, SALT, DISTILLED VINEGAR, CAPSICUM EXTRACTI, SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES), MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, MICROBIAL Serving size 1 oz (28g/¼ cup) ENZYMES), HABANERO JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, HABANERO PEPPERS [HABANERO PEPPERS, SALT, ACETIC ACID], RED BELL PEPPERS [RED BÉLL PEPPERS, WATER, CITRIC ACID{ACIDIFIER}], CHEESE CULTURES, SEA SALT, MICROBIAL ENZYMES), POTATO STARCH (ANTICAKING AGENT), CELLULOSE POWDER (ANTICAKING AGENT), Nutrition Facts 12 servings per container Amount per serving Calories 100 % Daily Value*NATAMYCIN (MOLD INHIBITOR). 10% CONTAINS MILK. Total Fat 8g
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Smoked gouda
Ingredients: PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, SALT, CULTURE, MICROBIAL RENNET, ANNATTO CONTAINS: MILK
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Asiago & Pepper Jack Cheese Crisps
Ingredients: ASIAGO CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), PEPPER JACK CHEESE (PASTEURIZED PART-SKIM MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, PEPPERS, CHIPOTLES [SMOKED JALAPEÑOS], SALT, ENZYMES).
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Naan Crisps Garlic & Cheese
Ingredients: ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON,, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), SUNFLOWER AND/OR CANOLA OIL, GARLIC CHEESE SEASONING (SALT, DAIRY PERMEATE, ONION POWDER, GARLIC, POWDER, SUGAR, CORN MALTODEXTRIN, NONFAT MILK, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK,, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], TAPIOCA DEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, BUTTER, POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVOR, GUM ARABIC, SPICE, EXTRACTIVES, SILICON DIOXIDE), CORN STARCH, SUGAR, SEA SALT, GHEE (CLARIFIED, BUTTER), INACTIVE YEAST, BUTTERMILK (NONFAT MILK, SALT, BACTERIAL CULTURES),, GARLIC POWDER, PARSLEY FLAKES, SUGAR CANE SYRUP, NATURAL FLAVOR
The Good
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Sliced Smoked Gouda
Ingredients: Cheese (Pasteurized Cow's Milk, Salt, Starter Culture, Rennet, Color: (Annatto Norbixin, Carotenes}), Water, Butter (Cow's Milk), Starch, Emlusifying Salt: (Sodium Polyphosphate, Sodium Phosphate), Salt, Smoke.
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Sweet Picanté Peppers with Creamy Cheese Filling
Ingredients: vegetable oil blend (sunflower oil, canola oil), pickled sweet piquante peppers (sweet piquante peppers, sugar, acetic acid, water, salt, calcium chloride, citric acid), cheese filling (cheese (pasteurized milk, salt, lactic acid, microbial enzyme), cornstarch, water, seasoning (dried onion, salt, mustard flour, sugar))
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Cottage Cheese with Peaches
Ingredients: cottage cheese, cultured skim milk, cream, salt, peach fruit preparation, peaches, water, cane sugar, corn starch, ascorbic acid, citric acid, fruit and vegetable juice concentrate, natural flavor
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Wood fired pizza
Ingredients: ORGANIC DOUGH (ORGANIC SOFT WHEAT FLOUR, WATER, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, SALT, YEAST), ORGANIC TOMATO SAUCE (ORGANIC TOMATO PASSATA, WATER, ORGANIC EXTRA VIRGIN OLIVE OIL, ORGANIC OREGANO, SALT), ORGANIC LOW-MOISTURE PART-SKIM MOZZARELLA CHEESE (ORGANIC MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET, LACTIC FERMENTS), ORGANIC PROVOLONE CHEESE (ORGANIC MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET), ORGANIC EMMENTALER CHEESE (ORGANIC MILK, SALT, MICROBIAL RENNET, LACTIC FERMENTS), ORGANIC SUNFLOWER SEED OIL, ORGANIC BASIL
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Organic String Cheese
Ingredients: organic cultured pasteurized part-skim milk, salt, microbial enzymes
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

CHEESE CRACKERS CHEDDAR BLAST
Ingredients: polydextrose calcium caseinate, butter( cream, natural flavor), whey protein isolate, cheddar cheese (milk , cheese culturas, salt, enzimes), whole oat flour( contains wheat) , vegetable oil (sunflower oil, Canola oil, safflower oil, and or soybean oil), whey powder, water. Contains less than 2% of the following: salt, buttermilk powder, tomate powder, xantham gum, natural flavors, yeast extractor, baking soda, locus bean gum, turmeric oleoresin (color), annatto extract( color), paprika extract( color)
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Green Chile and cheese tamale
Ingredients: MASA (WATER, GROUND CORN FLOUR (CORN", LIME), SWEET KERNEL CORN*, CANOLA OIL, SEA SALT, BAKING POWDER (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, CORN STARCH, MONOCALCIUM PHATE), VEBETABLE BASE (VEGETABLES (CARROT, ONION, TOMATO. POTATO, GARLIC) SEA SALT, SPICES, TURMERIC, RICE CONCENTRATE)). FILLING (FIRE ROASTED HATCH GREEN CHILE (GREEN CHILE, LIME JUICE), CHEDDAR AND CHEESE (MK CULTURES SALT ENZYMES, ANNATTO (COLOR)), METHYLCELLULOSE). "ORGANIC JOMAINS MILK IV WVTE 25/Nov/202 ated, Use in 14 D ode: F24330
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Low Sugar
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Horizon organic string cheese
Ingredients: low moisture part skim organic mozzarella cheese, cultured pasteurized part skim organic milk, salt, microbial enzymes
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
