Crunchy Taco Hamburger Helper
Processing Score
9.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
6.5/10Good
The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain 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
00016000419759
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size264 g
Amount per serving
Calories
980
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 16g
21%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 3650mg
159%
Total Carbohydrate 193g
70%
Dietary Fiber 11g
39%
Total Sugars 16g
Protein 21g
Calcium 230mg
18%
Iron 7.9mg
44%
Potassium 980mg
21%
* 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
19 listed · 8 flagged for reviewENRICHED WHITE RICE (RICE, IRON, NIACIN, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, FOLIC ACID), YELLOW CORN FLOUR, CORN STARCH, MODIFIED WHEY, ENRICHED FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, CORN AND/OR COTTONSEED OIL), SALT. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SPICE, CHILE PEPPER*, ONION*, RED BELL PEPPER*, GARLIC*, CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, TOMATO EXTRACT, MALTODEXTRIN, MALIC ACID, SILICON DIOXIDE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, NATURAL FLAVOR.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Crunchy Taco 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.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavor.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Corn And/Or Cottonseed Oil).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Malic Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
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