Classic Mac & Cheese Cups, Classic

Processing Score

11.1Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 32 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

070253466854

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size58 g

Amount per serving

Calories

220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 3g

Saturated Fat 2g

10%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 5mg

Sodium 470mg

20%

Total Carbohydrate 40g

15%

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 6g

Protein 7g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 100mg

Iron 2.1mg

12%

* 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

25 listed · 8 flagged for review

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT: WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON (FERROUS SULFATE), THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, CHEESE SAUCE: WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, SEMISOFT CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), NONFAT MILK, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, WITH BEET JUICE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BETA CAROTENE AND TURMERIC OLEORESIN ADDED FOR COLOR, CALCIUM PHOSPHATE, GUAR GUM; MALTODEXTRIN, PROPYLENE GLYCOL ESTERS OF FATTY ACIDS, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MONOGLYCERIDES.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Classic Mac & Cheese Cups, Classic 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.
Emulsifiers (Glycerol Monostearate, Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum; Maltodextrin): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Other Additives (Propylene Glycol Esters Of Fatty Acids, Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

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 Classic Mac & Cheese Cups, Classic'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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

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

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Iron (Ferrous Sulfate), Sodium Phosphate, Calcium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

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.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Extract.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

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