Giant Eagle, Macaroni & Cheese
Processing Score
12.8Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 39 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, corn syrup, modified ingredients, plus 2 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
030034092122
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size58 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g
5%
Saturated Fat 2g
10%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 480mg
21%
Total Carbohydrate 41g
15%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 6g
Calcium 100mg
8%
Iron 1.4mg
8%
* 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
23 listed · 8 flagged for reviewENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, SALT, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), WHEY, MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED STARCH, PALM OIL, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, LACTOSE, SALT, BUTTERMILK SOLIDS, COLOR ADDED (TITANIUM DIOXIDE, ANNATTO EXTRACT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT), SODIUM CASEINATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, LACTIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, ACETIC ACID ESTERS OF MONO- AND DIGLYCERIDES, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, MONO-AND DIGLYCERIDES, GUAR GUM, SILICON DIOXIDE AND SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE (TO PREVENT CAKING).
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Giant Eagle, Macaroni & Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Processed Dairy Ingredients (Sodium Caseinate): Isolated proteins and modified ingredients indicate UPF.
- Other Additives (Medium Chain Triglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- 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 Giant Eagle, Macaroni & 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.
- Stabilizers & GumsUPF marker
In this product: Guar Gum.
Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Macaroni Product (Wheat Flour, Glycerol Monostearate, Salt, Niacin, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color Added (Titanium Dioxide, Annatto Extract, Paprika Extract).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid, Lactic Acid, Acetic Acid Esters Of Mono- And Diglycerides.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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About our scores and this content
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