Breaded Mac & Cheese Bites

Processing Score

44.9Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4/10Fair

The processing score reflects 164 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 4 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

041190406722

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size90 g

Amount per serving

Calories

300

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15g

19%

Saturated Fat 4.5g

23%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 460mg

20%

Total Carbohydrate 33g

12%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 8g

Calcium 100mg

Iron 1.4mg

* 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

34 listed · 19 flagged for review

MACARONI [WATER, ENRICHED SEMOLINA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)], WHEAT FLOUR, PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR], VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN AND/OR CANOLA), DEHYDRATED POTATOES (POTATOES, MONO & DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE AND CITRIC ACID (TO PRESERVE NATURAL COLOR)), ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE [WATER, AGED CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES, ANNATTO COLOR), SOYBEAN OIL, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SPICE, YEAST EXTRACT, ANNATTO COLOR], MONTEREY JACK CHEESE SAUCE [WATER, MONTEREY JACK CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT DRY MILK, SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), YEAST EXTRACT, SODIUM CITRATE, ACETIC ACID, MONOGLYCERIDES, NATURAL FLAVORS, BUTTER OIL, LACTIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, XANTHAN GUM, ANNATTO COLOR], ENRICHED BLEACHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID). CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF BUTTERMILK POWDER, CELLULOSE GUM, CHEESE POWDER [WHEY, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, GRANULAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SALT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEESE (CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, MILKFAT, SORBIC ACID (AS A PRESERVATIVE), ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6, LACTIC ACID], CHEESE SAUCE MIX [DEHYDRATED BLEND OF CHEESE (SEMISOFT AND CHEDDAR CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)), FOOD STARCH-MODIFIED, WHEY, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, BUTTER, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6], CITRIC ACID, DEXTROSE, DRIED ONION, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), EXTRACTIVES OF PAPRIKA, ANNATTO, TURMERIC, FOOD STARCH - MODIFIED, LACTIC ACID, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR [CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR), BUTTERMILK, WHEY, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CULTURED WHEY, SALT, CREAM], NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, SPICE, SUGAR, TURMERIC OLEORESIN, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, YEAST, YELLOW 5, YELLOW CORN FLOUR, YELLOW 6.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Breaded Mac & Cheese Bites scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
Stabilizers & Gums (Cellulose Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Industrial Enzymes (Natural And Artificial Cheddar Cheese Flavor [Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Maltodextrin, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes, Natural And Artificial Flavor), Buttermilk, Whey, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Cultured Whey, Salt, Cream]): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Within Boxed Dinners & Sides, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 4,145 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 Breaded Mac & Cheese Bites' ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Macaroni [Water, Enriched Semolina (Durum Wheat Semolina, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)], Enriched Bleached Wheat Flour (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid). Contains 2% Or Less Of Buttermilk Powder.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese [Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Salt, Artificial Color], Cheddar Cheese Sauce [Water, Aged Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes, Annatto Color), Soybean Oil, Food Starch - Modified, Sodium Phosphate, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Mono And Diglycerides, Spice, Yeast Extract, Annatto Color], Monterey Jack Cheese Sauce [Water, Monterey Jack Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Soybean Oil, Modified Corn Starch, Nonfat Dry Milk, Salt, Sodium Phosphate, Cheddar Cheese (Cultured Milk, Salt, Enzymes), Yeast Extract, Sodium Citrate, Acetic Acid, Monoglycerides, Natural Flavors, Butter Oil, Lactic Acid, Maltodextrin, Xanthan Gum, Annatto Color], Cheese Powder [Whey, Buttermilk Solids, Granular Cheese (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Whey Protein Concentrate, Salt, Enzyme Modified Cheese (Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Sodium Phosphate, Milkfat, Sorbic Acid (As A Preservative), Enzymes), Sodium Phosphate, Citric Acid, Yellow 5, Yellow 6, Lactic Acid], and 1 more.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean And/Or Canola).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Dehydrated Potatoes (Potatoes, Mono & Diglycerides, Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate And Citric Acid (To Preserve Natural Color)), Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Dextrose, Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

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