Deluxe Shells & Cheese, Microwaveable Dinner Mix
Processing Score
8.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
041220333004
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size78 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 15mg
5%
Sodium 520mg
23%
Total Carbohydrate 33g
12%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 2g
Protein 8g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 1.1mg
6%
Potassium 100mg
2%
* 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
7 listed · 1 flagged for reviewORGANIC MACARONI PRODUCT (ORGANIC DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA), ORGANIC MILD CHEDDAR CHEESE SAUCE (ORGANIC CHEDDAR CHEESE [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], WATER, ORGANIC BUTTER [PASTEURIZED ORGANIC SWEET CREAM, SALT], ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, ORGANIC NON-FAT DRY MILK, ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: SALT, NATURAL FLAVORS, COLORS ADDED [ORGANIC PUMPKIN, ORGANIC APPLE, ORGANIC ANNATTO EXTRACT], LACTIC ACID, XANTHAN GUM, ORGANIC GUAR GUM), ORGANIC SOYBEAN OIL, SILICON DIOXIDE, SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, CARNAUBA WAX, MIXED TOCOPHEROLS.
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What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Deluxe Shells & Cheese, Microwaveable Dinner Mix'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.
- Other AdditivesUPF marker
In this product: Carnauba Wax.
Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Organic Mild Cheddar Cheese Sauce (Organic Cheddar Cheese [Pasteurized Organic Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Water, Organic Butter [Pasteurized Organic Sweet Cream, Salt], Organic Soybean Oil, Sodium Phosphate, Organic Non-Fat Dry Milk, Organic Maltodextrin, Contains 2% Or Less Of: Salt, Natural Flavors, Colors Added [Organic Pumpkin, Organic Apple, Organic Annatto Extract], Lactic Acid, Xanthan Gum, Organic Guar Gum).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Organic Soybean Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Mixed Tocopherols.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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