Processed Cheese & Cheese Novelties: Nutrition Facts and Calories

Processed Cheese & Cheese Novelties include products like individually wrapped cheese slices, cheese spreads, and shaped cheese snacks such as cheese sticks. These items are often made by blending natural cheeses with other dairy ingredients, emulsifiers, and sometimes flavorings to create a consistent texture and longer shelf life. When choosing processed cheese products, checking the Nutrition Facts label is helpful. Pay attention to sodium content. The FDA recommends a Daily Value of 2,300 milligrams of sodium for adults. Also, consider saturated fat. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, suggest limiting saturated fat to less than 10% of your daily calories. While not a primary concern for cheese, some processed varieties may contain added sugars. The Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030, recommend consuming no amount of added sugars, and at most 10 grams per meal. Reviewing the ingredient list can also help you understand the components of the product. All values are shown per 100 g so products can be compared.