Chili Macaroni Kit with Freeze Dried Beef
Processing Score
9.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7.5/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 31 ingredients, including hydrogenated oil, modified ingredients and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
078716002731
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size56 g
Amount per serving
Calories
190
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 1380mg
60%
Total Carbohydrate 34g
12%
Dietary Fiber 3g
11%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 10g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 6.3mg
35%
* 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
14 listed · 5 flagged for reviewMACARONI (SEMOLINA, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), FREEZE DRIED BEEF CHUNKS (SALT ADDED), PRECOOKED RED BEANS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, BEEF BASE (SALT, HYDROLYZED SOY PROTEIN [INCLUDING PARTIALLY HYDROGENATED SOYBEAN OIL], SUGAR, TORULA YEAST, CORN STARCH, CARAMEL COLOR, MALTODEXTRIN, ONION POWDER, YEAST EXTRACT AND NATURAL FLAVOR, CITRIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE), DEHYDRATED TOMATO PASTE, SALT, WHITE GRANULATED SUGAR, CHOPPED ONION, RED AND GREEN BELL PEPPERS, CHILI PEPPER POWDER, GARLIC POWDER, CUMIN, CARAMEL COLOR.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Chili Macaroni Kit with Freeze Dried Beef'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.
- Modified StarchesStrong UPF marker
In this product: Modified Food Starch.
Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Macaroni (Semolina, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate [Iron], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Beef Base (Salt, Hydrolyzed Soy Protein [Including Partially Hydrogenated Soybean Oil], Sugar, Torula Yeast, Corn Starch, Caramel Color, Maltodextrin, Onion Powder, Yeast Extract And Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide), White Granulated Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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