Prego Creamy Cheddar Cheese Sauce 14.5 oz Jar
Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores
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Summary
This cheese sauce contains beneficial ingredients like cream, cheddar cheese, and butter, which contribute to its flavor and nutritional profile. However, the presence of soybean oil, a seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, is a concern due to its potential to promote inflammation. Additionally, the product is processed, which limits its score despite the presence of some high-quality ingredients.
Key ingredients 8
CreamGood
Provides a rich texture and natural dairy fats, contributing to the creamy profile of the product.
See more about Cream →Cheddar CheeseGood
Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.
See more about Cheddar Cheese →WaterNeutral
Used as a primary base ingredient to achieve the desired consistency and texture of the sauce.
See more about Water →ButterNeutral
Adds traditional dairy richness and flavor to the sauce recipe.
See more about Butter →SaltNeutral
Standard culinary salt used to enhance flavor and overall taste profile.
See more about Salt →WheyNeutral
A dairy derivative commonly used for texture and flavor enhancement.
See more about Whey →Modified Food StarchBad
Chemically modified starch additive.
See more about Modified Food Starch →Soybean OilVery Bad
A heavily processed seed oil high in omega-6 fatty acids, which is penalized for its potential inflammatory profile.
See more about Soybean Oil →Processing
Processed Foods
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