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JOHN WM. MACY'S, CHEDDAR CHEESE STICKS, ORIGINAL CHEDDAR

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Is JOHN WM. MACY'S, CHEDDAR CHEESE STICKS, ORIGINAL CHEDDAR healthy?

JOHN WM. MACY'S, CHEDDAR CHEESE STICKS, ORIGINAL CHEDDAR scores 63/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This product contains enriched flour and sugar, which are refined ingredients that contribute to its processed nature.

How processed is JOHN WM. MACY'S, CHEDDAR CHEESE STICKS, ORIGINAL CHEDDAR?

JOHN WM. MACY'S, CHEDDAR CHEESE STICKS, ORIGINAL CHEDDAR is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive JOHN WM. MACY'S, CHEDDAR CHEESE STICKS, ORIGINAL CHEDDAR's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, Niacin, Riboflavin, Milk count in its favor; Wheat Flour, Sugar are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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JOHN WM. MACY'S, CHEDDAR CHEESE STICKS, ORIGINAL CHEDDAR

John Wm. Macy's Cheesesticks
63 Fair

Analysis updated August 2026 · How Scout scores

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Beneficial ingredients 5
Harmful ingredients 2
Owned by John Wm. Macy's Cheesesticks, Inc.
Category Cheese
Summary

This product contains enriched flour and sugar, which are refined ingredients that contribute to its processed nature. While it includes beneficial ingredients like cheddar and asiago cheeses, which provide protein and calcium, the presence of refined carbohydrates and added sugar detracts from its overall nutritional quality. The product's processing level limits its potential score, despite having some redeeming qualities.

Key ingredients 17

Niacin
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Riboflavin
Good

Essential B vitamin — beneficial micronutrient.

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Milk
Good

High-quality dairy source providing protein, calcium, and essential nutrients.

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Cheese Cultures
Good

Beneficial live cultures used in traditional cheese making.

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Mixed Tocopherols
Good

Beneficial ingredient — whole-food or functional value in this product class.

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Malted Barley Flour
Neutral

Common baking ingredient used to aid yeast fermentation and browning.

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Reduced Iron
Neutral

Iron added to enrich the wheat flour.

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Thiamine Mononitrate
Neutral

Vitamin B1 added for flour enrichment.

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Folic Acid
Neutral

B vitamin added for standard flour enrichment.

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Salt
Neutral

Standard culinary salt used for flavor and preservation.

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Enzymes
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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Unsalted Butter
Neutral

Traditional dairy fat providing rich flavor and texture without added sodium.

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Yeast
Neutral

Natural leavening agent used to help the dough rise.

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Cayenne Pepper
Neutral

Natural spice used to add flavor and heat.

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Natural Herbs
Neutral

Plant-based extracts used for natural seasoning and preservation support.

Wheat Flour
Bad

Refined grain flour stripped of bran and germ.

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Sugar
Bad

Refined added sugar.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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