Cheesy Bacon Mac 'N Cheese

Processing Score

7.8Highly Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

7/10Excellent

The processing score reflects 27 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. 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

0015300200920

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size68 g

Amount per serving

Calories

230

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 1g

Saturated Fat 0.5g

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg

Sodium 510mg

22%

Total Carbohydrate 48g

17%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 2g

Protein 8g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 50mg

Iron 2.8mg

16%

Potassium 450mg

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 · 8 flagged for review

WHEAT FLOUR, MALTODEXTRIN, SALT, WHEY, CHEDDAR CHEESE (CULTURED MILK, SALT, ENZYMES), POTASSIUM SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR (CONTAINS SESAME), YEAST EXTRACT, ONION POWDER, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BACON FAT, CITRIC ACID, GUAR GUM, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN, LACTIC ACID, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SPICES, SUNFLOWER OIL, XANTHAN GUM, NIACINAMIDE, IRON (III)PHOSPHATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID.

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Why Does This Score Highly Processed?

In our analysis, Cheesy Bacon Mac 'N Cheese scores Highly Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor (Contains Sesame)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Plant Proteins (Hydrolyzed Soy Protein): Isolated proteins require extensive industrial processing.

Within Pasta & Noodles, this product is more processed than about 81% of the 9,228 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 Bacon Mac 'N Cheese'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.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Potassium Salt, Iron (Iii)Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator

In this product: Yeast Extract.

Industrial fermentation for additive production.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Extract.

Natural sources but still 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: Sunflower Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Niacinamide, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Bacon vs Sausage comparison.

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