Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Mix
Processing Score
13.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
2.5/10Poor
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including artificial colors, hydrogenated oil, artificial flavoring, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
760263911207
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size73 g
Amount per serving
Calories
290
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3g
15%
Trans Fat 1g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 770mg
33%
Total Carbohydrate 48g
17%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 9g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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
24 listed · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN AND FOLIC ACID), CHEDDAR AND BLUE CHEESES (MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), WHEY (FROM MILK), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, PALM OIL, PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL, CORN STARCH, BROCCOLI, ONIONS, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, SODIUM CASEINATE (MILK PROTEIN), NONFAT MILK, BUTTERMILK, BUTTER, GARLIC, BLACK PEPPER, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, DISODIUM INOSINATE AND DISODIUM GUANYLATE, ANNATTO, YELLOW 5 AND YELLOW 6.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Mix scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Fats (Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil): Hydrogenation and modification are UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5 And Yellow 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate (Milk Protein)): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers 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 Cheddar Broccoli Pasta Mix'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.
- Flavor EnhancersUPF marker
In this product: Disodium Inosinate And Disodium Guanylate.
Industrial flavor enhancement common in UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Reduced Iron, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin And Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
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: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid, Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Dipotassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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