Macaroni and Cheese
Processing Score
8.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including modified ingredients and enriched flour or grain. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol Listed
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
031000811020
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size265 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 9g
12%
Saturated Fat 4g
20%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 980mg
43%
Total Carbohydrate 38g
14%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 9g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
* 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
11 listed · 2 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI (ENRICHED DURUM FLOUR, DRIED EGG WHITES), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), WHEY POWDER, SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR [ CHEDDAR CHEESE, WATER, SODIUM CITRATE, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, ENZYMES], DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Macaroni and 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.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Corn Starch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Cheddar Cheese Flavor [ Cheddar Cheese, Water, Sodium Citrate, Disodium Phosphate, Enzymes], Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
This product is part of our wider analysis. You can also see how it fits our Banquet Frozen Meals explainer.
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