Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese
Processing Score
5.5Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 19 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00013562000456
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size71 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 540mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 51g
19%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 7g
Protein 9g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.8mg
4%
Potassium 250mg
5%
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
14 listed · 2 flagged for reviewORGANIC PASTA (ORGANIC WHEAT FLOUR), WHEY, CULTURED CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SALT, BUTTER (PASTEURIZED CREAM, SALT), DRIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, NON-ANIMAL ENZYMES), CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, ANNATTO EXTRACT, LACTIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE (FOR ANTICAKING).
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Annie's Classic Cheddar Macaroni & Cheese's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide (For Anticaking).
Common in powdered processed foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese and American Cheese vs Cheddar comparisons.
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