Deluxe Shells & Cheese

Processing Score

9.4Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

5.5/10Good

The processing score reflects 23 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, enriched flour or grain and emulsifiers or gums. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

078742083438

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size113 g

Amount per serving

Calories

360

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 12g

15%

Saturated Fat 3.5g

18%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 15mg

Sodium 870mg

38%

Total Carbohydrate 51g

19%

Dietary Fiber 2g

Total Sugars 4g

Protein 12g

Calcium 150mg

12%

Iron 2.7mg

15%

Potassium 150mg

* 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

16 listed · 6 flagged for review

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT: ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE: WATER, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SOYBEAN OIL, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, NONFAT DRY MILK, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, COLOR (BETA CAROTENE, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), SODIUM ALGINATE, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, LACTIC ACID, WHITE DISTILLED VINEGAR, SORBIC ACID TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS, XANTHAN GUM.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Deluxe Shells & Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
Stabilizers & Gums (Sodium Alginate, Xanthan Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.

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 Deluxe Shells & 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.

Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator

In this product: Enriched Macaroni Product: Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)Cheddar Cheese Sauce: Water.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Soybean Oil.

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Color (Beta Carotene, Paprika Extract).

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid, Sorbic Acid To Preserve Freshness.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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