Cheesy Ranch Burger Hamburger Helper
Processing Score
22.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 70 ingredients, including artificial colors, MSG, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 4 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
00016000277182
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size33 g
Amount per serving
Calories
110
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 23g
8%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 4g
Calcium 0mg
0%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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
36 listed · 9 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEAT FLOUR, BUTTERMILK*, SUGAR, MODIFIED WHEY, SEA SALT, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, MONOGLYCERIDES, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, CITRIC ACID, RICOTTA CHEESE* (WHEY, MILKFAT, LACTIC ACID, SALT), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), PARMESAN CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), CREAM*, BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), LACTIC ACID, COLOR (ARTIFICIAL COLOR, YELLOW LAKES 5 & 6, YELLOWS 5 & 6, RED LAKE 40), PARSLEY*, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM LACTATE, VINEGAR*, YEAST EXTRACT, CULTURED NONFAT MILK, SPICE, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), WHEY, BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, SALT, CHEESE CULTURES, ENZYMES), SODIUM CITRATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, ENZYME MODIFIED BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SOY LECITHIN, ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheesy Ranch Burger Hamburger Helper 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.
- Artificial Colors (Color (Artificial Color, Yellow Lakes 5 & 6, Yellows 5 & 6, Red Lake 40)): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Blue Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Crusts & Dough, this product is more processed than about 41% of the 2,350 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 Cheesy Ranch Burger Hamburger Helper'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.
- EmulsifiersUPF marker
In this product: Soy Lecithin.
Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- 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, Sea Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean And/Or Sunflower Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Lactate, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
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