Mac 'N Cheese Bites, Mac 'N Cheese

Processing Score

29.2Ultra-Processed

02.55.08.010+

Nutrition Score

3.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 105 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium

Data Updated

Oct 18, 2026

UPC

030034944735

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Nutrition Facts

Serving size81 g

Amount per serving

Calories

220

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 11g

14%

Saturated Fat 2.5g

13%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 10mg

Sodium 630mg

27%

Total Carbohydrate N/A

Dietary Fiber 1g

Total Sugars 2g

Includes 1g Added Sugars

Protein 5g

Vitamin D 0mcg

Calcium 90mg

Iron 1.3mg

Potassium 90mg

* 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

28 listed · 12 flagged for review

MACARONI [WATER, SEMOLINA (DURUM WHEAT SEMOLINA, FERROUS SULFATE, NIACIN, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID)], WATER, ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), PASTEURIZED PROCESS CHEDDAR CHEESE [CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), WATER, MILKFAT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM HEXAMETAPHOSPHATE, SALT, ARTIFICIAL COLOR], VEGETABLE OIL (SOYBEAN OIL AND/OR CANOLA OIL), ENRICHED WHEAT FLOUR (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), YELLOW CORN FLOUR, ANNATTO EXTRACT, BUTTERMILK POWDER, CHEESE POWDER, CHEESE SAUCE MIX [DEHYDRATED BLEND OF CHEESE (SEMISOFT AND CHEDDAR CHEESES (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES)), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, WHEY, SALT, CELLULOSE GUM, BUTTER (CREAM, SALT), SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SILICON DIOXIDE, LACTIC ACID, CITRIC ACID, YELLOW 5, YELLOW 6], CITRIC ACID, DRIED GARLIC, DRIED ONION, LACTIC ACID, LEAVENING (SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE, SODIUM BICARBONATE, MONOCALCIUM PHOSPHATE), MODIFIED CORNSTARCH, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL CHEESE FLAVOR (CHEDDAR CHEESE FLAVOR [MILK, MALTODEXTRIN, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR], BUTTERMILK, WHEY, AUTOLYZED YEAST EXTRACT, CHEESE FLAVOR [MILK, BACTERIAL CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES], CULTURED WHEY, SALT, CREAM), NATURAL FLAVOR, NONFAT MILK, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SALT, SPICES, SUGAR, TURMERIC EXTRACT, WHEAT STARCH, WHEY, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE.

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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?

In our analysis, Mac 'N Cheese Bites, Mac 'N Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

Modified Starches (Modified Cornstarch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
Processed Dairy Ingredients (Whey Protein Concentrate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.

Within Frozen Appetizers, this product is more processed than about 39% of the 4,714 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 Mac 'N Cheese Bites, Mac 'N 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: Macaroni [Water, Semolina (Durum Wheat Semolina, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacin, Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid)].

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Pasteurized Process Cheddar Cheese [Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes), Water, Milkfat, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Hexametaphosphate, Salt, Artificial Color], Cheese Sauce Mix [Dehydrated Blend Of Cheese (Semisoft And Cheddar Cheeses (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)), Modified Cornstarch, Whey, Salt, Cellulose Gum, Butter (Cream, Salt), Sodium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Lactic Acid, Citric Acid, Yellow 5, Yellow 6].

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator

In this product: Vegetable Oil (Soybean Oil And/Or Canola Oil).

Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.

Natural ColorsProcessing indicator

In this product: Annatto Extract.

Natural sources but still indicate processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator

In this product: Leavening (Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate, Monocalcium Phosphate).

Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Natural And Artificial Cheese Flavor (Cheddar Cheese Flavor [Milk, Maltodextrin, Bacterial Culture, Salt, Enzymes, Natural And Artificial Flavor], Buttermilk, Whey, Autolyzed Yeast Extract, Cheese Flavor [Milk, Bacterial Culture, Salt, Enzymes], Cultured Whey, Salt, Cream), Sugar.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

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