Sharp Cheddar Cheese Sauce topping (Large Thin Crust)
How we scored it
This cheese sauce is heavily processed with multiple additives such as palm oil, modified food starch, and maltodextrin, which detract from its healthiness. While it contains some beneficial dairy ingredients, the overall processing level and presence of several emulsifiers and stabilizers significantly lower its score.
Nutrition facts
| Per per slice (1/16 large thin crust pizza) | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 | |
| Total fat | 0.5g | 1% |
| Saturated fat | 0g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0% |
| Sodium | 45mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1g | 0% |
| Dietary fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Sugars | 0g | |
| Protein | 0g | 0% |
Casey's's published nutrition. Percentages are of the daily value on a 2,000-calorie diet.
Key ingredients
8Palm OilVery Bad
Palm oil is often linked to environmental concerns and contains saturated fats that can impact heart health when consumed in excess.
See more about Palm Oil →Cheese WheyBad
Cheese whey is a byproduct of cheese making that can contain additives and residual fats, which may be less desirable in processed foods.
Modified Food StarchBad
Modified food starch is a processed additive used as a thickener, which offers little nutritional value and is often highly processed.
See more about Modified Food Starch →MaltodextrinBad
Maltodextrin is a highly processed carbohydrate that can cause rapid blood sugar spikes and offers minimal nutritional benefit.
See more about Maltodextrin →Sodium PhosphatesBad
Sodium phosphates are additives used for texture and preservation, but excessive intake may affect mineral balance.
See more about Sodium Phosphates →Sodium Stearoyl LactylateBad
This additive is used as an emulsifier in processed foods, but it is a synthetic ingredient with limited nutritional value.
See more about Sodium Stearoyl Lactylate →Sodium Acid PyrophosphateBad
This additive is used for processing and preservation, but it is a synthetic chemical with limited nutritional benefit.
See more about Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate →Mono- and DiglyceridesBad
These are processed fats used as emulsifiers, which are often considered less healthy due to their processed nature.
See more about Mono- and Diglycerides →Scout's score is an independent read of Casey's's published ingredient statement and nutrition for this item, last scored September 2026. Recipes change — check the chain for today's menu. Scout takes no payment from any chain. How we score · Full Casey's menu.