American Macaroni & Cheese, American
Processing Score
6.0Highly Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6/10Good
The processing score reflects 18 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
850016944269
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size71 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 690mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 48g
17%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 6g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 10g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 90mg
7%
Iron 1mg
6%
Potassium 270mg
6%
* 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
15 listed · 3 flagged for reviewPASTA (WHEAT FLOUR), WHEY, CREAM, SALT, VERMONT CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED PASTEURIZED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT DRY MILK, NATURAL FLAVOR, DRY BUTTERMILK, EXTRACTIVES OF ANNATTO, CULTURED WHOLE MILK, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group American Macaroni & Cheese, American'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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Extractives Of Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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