Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix
Processing Score
14.2Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 46 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, enriched flour or grain, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
015400826679
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size31 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 740mg
32%
Total Carbohydrate 21g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
Potassium 40mg
1%
* 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
26 listed · 8 flagged for reviewENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, MALTED BARLEY FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, SALT, CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), DEHYDRATED TOMATO, MALTODEXTRIN, DEHYDRATED ONION, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, WHEY, SUGAR, DEHYDRATED GARLIC, DISODIUM PHOSPHATE, CITRIC ACID, LEAVENING (SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE), HYDROLYZED CORN PROTEIN, BLUE CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), SPICE, YELLOW 5, REDUCED-LACTOSE WHEY, MONOGLYCERIDES, YELLOW 6, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, DISODIUM GUANYLATE, DISODIUM INOSINATE, SUNFLOWER OIL.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese Sauce Mix 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.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Flavor Enhancers (Disodium Guanylate, Disodium Inosinate): Industrial flavor enhancement common in 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 Cheeseburger Macaroni and Cheddar Cheese Sauce 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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Disodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Leavening (Sodium Hexametaphosphate).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Autolyzed Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sunflower Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
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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