Banquet Homestyle Bakes Cheeseburger Mac

Processing Score

25.3Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 71 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, high-fructose corn syrup, plus 5 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

00050100142063

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size192 g

Amount per serving

Calories

240

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 6g

Saturated Fat 3g

15%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 780mg

34%

Total Carbohydrate 36g

13%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 6g

Protein 10g

Calcium 60mg

Iron 1.8mg

10%

Potassium 280mg

* 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

26 listed · 8 flagged for review

CHEESE SAUCE WITH MEAT: TOMATOES (TOMATO PUREE, WATER), WATER, BEEF, CHEESE BLEND (ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE, WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES], BLUE, CHEDDAR, GRANULAR AND SEMI-SOFT CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, WHEY, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, BUTTER [CREAM, SALT], SALT, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, VINEGAR), PASTEURIZED PROCESSED CHEESE (CHEDDAR AND ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR [PASTEURIZED MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, MILKFAT, APO-CAROTENAL [COLOR]), MODIFIED CORN STARCH, LESS THAN 2% OF: MARGARINE (PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, SOYBEAN OIL, WATER, SALT, SWEET DAIRY WHEY, SOY LECITHIN, MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM BENZOATE [PRESERVATIVE], ARTIFICIAL BUTTER FLAVOR, COLORED WITH BETA CAROTENE AND VITAMIN A PALMITATE), HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, SALT, CREAM, NONFAT MILK, SUGAR, TOMATO POWDER, FLAVORINGS, SODIUM CASEINATE, CITRIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, BEET POWDER, SODIUM DIACETATE, YELLOW 6, YELLOW 5, WHEAT FLOUR, EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, RED 40.ELBOW MACARONI: ENRICHED PASTA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID).CONTAINS: MILK, SOY, WHEAT.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Banquet Homestyle Bakes Cheeseburger Mac scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Corn-Based Sweeteners (High Fructose Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
Artificial Colors (Yellow 6, Yellow 5): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Natural Flavors (Flavorings): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Within Crusts & Dough, this product is more processed than about 41% of the 2,350 products we've analyzed.

Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.

What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Banquet Homestyle Bakes Cheeseburger Mac'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Sodium Diacetate.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Less Than 2% Of: Margarine (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Soybean Oil, Water, Salt, Sweet Dairy Whey, Soy Lecithin, Mono- And Diglycerides, Sodium Benzoate [Preservative], Artificial Butter Flavor, Colored With Beta Carotene And Vitamin A Palmitate).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Red 40.Elbow Macaroni: Enriched Pasta (Durum Wheat Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [Iron], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).Contains: Milk.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

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