Grown-Up Beer Mac & Cheese, Beer & Cheese
Processing Score
9.0Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 34 ingredients, including corn syrup, enriched flour or grain and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Good Protein Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
760263850049
We may earn a commission from Amazon purchases.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size71 g
Amount per serving
Calories
270
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4.5g
6%
Saturated Fat 3.5g
18%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 5mg
2%
Sodium 1230mg
53%
Total Carbohydrate 48g
17%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 4g
Protein 8g
Calcium 80mg
6%
Iron 1.8mg
10%
* 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 · 7 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, REDUCED IRON, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, CORN STARCH, SALT, COCONUT OIL, CORN SYRUP SOLIDS, CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), BLUE CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVORS, BEER (MALTED BARLEY, CORN SYRUP, HOPS, YEAST), CITRIC ACID, YEAST EXTRACT, COCOA POWDER (PROCESSED WITH ALKALI), DISTILLED VINEGAR, ANNATTO EXTRACT.
Listed in source order (heaviest first). Select any ingredient to see its category bucket and other products that contain it.
Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Grown-Up Beer Mac & Cheese, Beer & Cheese scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup Solids): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Processed Fruit Products (Cocoa Powder (Processed With Alkali)): Concentrates and extracts indicate significant processing.
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 Grown-Up Beer Mac & Cheese, Beer & 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.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Enriched Pasta (Wheat Flour, Niacin, Reduced Iron, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Beer (Malted Barley, Corn Syrup, Hops, Yeast).
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Coconut Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
Ketzal for iPhone
Avoiding Milk Or Wheat?
This product lists milk and wheat in its ingredients. Ketzal, our iPhone app, tracks these and other allergens and ingredients on your Avoid List. Download Ketzal to set up your own Avoid List and get an alert when a product you scan contains something on it.
Get Ketzal
Less Processed Alternatives
Same category, with lower Processing Scores.
No Drain Macaroni Pasta, Rotini
Meijer
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
No Drain Macaroni Product, Rotini
Meijer
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Organic Cavatappi Macaroni Pasta
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Organic No Drain Macaroni Pasta, Cavatappi
Meijer
1.09.5
Less processed (Minimally Processed), higher nutrition score
Similar Products
Same category, at a similar Processing level.
About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
Something wrong on this page? Let me know. If it's a product, you can also submit photos of its label using our mobile app, Ketzal.