Cheeseburger Macaroni
Processing Score
14.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 45 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, corn syrup, plus 4 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
016000165779
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size45 g
Amount per serving
Calories
180
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 5g
6%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 29g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 6g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
27 listed · 11 flagged for reviewENRICHED ELBOW MACARONI (SEMOLINA WHEAT, WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PALM OIL, FREEZE DRIED COOKED SEASONED GROUND BEEF (BEEF, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR), MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SALT, WHEY, CORN SYRUP*, NONFAT MILK, TEXTURED VEGETABLE PROTEIN (SOY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CARAMEL COLOR), WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, ONION*, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), TOMATO*, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SOYBEAN OIL, SUGAR, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, SODIUM CASEINATE, XANTHAN GUM, CITRIC ACID, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, GARLIC*, SPICE EXTRACT, YELLOW LAKES 5 & 6, YELLOWS 5 & 6, EGG.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheeseburger Macaroni 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 (Corn Syrup*): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Modified Proteins (Textured Vegetable Protein (Soy Protein Concentrate, Caramel Color)): Extensive modification indicates UPF.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow Lakes 5 & 6, Yellows 5 & 6): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate, Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Within Soup & Chili, this product is more processed than about 64% of the 7,596 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 Cheeseburger Macaroni'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: Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Mono And Diglycerides.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Xanthan Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Elbow Macaroni (Semolina Wheat, Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil, Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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