Cheesy Beef Pasta Hamburger Helper
Processing Score
17.4Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair
The processing score reflects 54 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial flavoring, MSG, plus 3 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium. It also contains trans fat.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
00016000260276
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.5g
1%
Saturated Fat 0g
0%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 640mg
28%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber <1g
3%
Total Sugars 1g
Includes 0g Added Sugars
0%
Protein 3g
Vitamin D 0mcg
0%
Calcium 10mg
1%
Iron 0.7mg
4%
Potassium 60mg
1%
* 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 · 6 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE, THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), CORN STARCH, SALT. CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: MALTODEXTRIN, MODIFIED WHEY, VEGETABLE OIL (CANOLA, SOYBEAN, AND/OR SUNFLOWER OIL), HYDROLYZED CORN, SOY, WHEAT PROTEIN, MONOSODIUM GLUTAMATE, SUGAR, MONOGLYCERIDES, CITRIC ACID, WHEY, BUTTERMILK, COLOR (CARAMEL COLOR, YELLOW LAKES 5 & 6, YELLOWS 5 & 6), SPICE, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION*, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, COCONUT OIL, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SAFFLOWER OIL, BLUE CHEESE* (MILK, SALT, CULTURES, ENZYMES), YEAST EXTRACT, PARMESAN CHEESE, ENZYME MODIFIED BLUE CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), ENZYME MODIFIED CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SILICON DIOXIDE.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Cheesy Beef Pasta Hamburger Helper scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Natural Flavors (Monosodium Glutamate): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Other Additives (Monoglycerides): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Industrial Enzymes (Enzyme Modified Blue Cheese (Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes), Enzyme Modified Cheddar Cheese (Milk, Cultures, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
Within Baking Mixes, this product is more processed than about 55% of the 5,176 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 Cheesy Beef Pasta Hamburger Helper'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, Ferrous Sulfate, Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt. Contains 2% Or Less Of: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Canola, Soybean, And/Or Sunflower Oil), Coconut Oil, Safflower 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.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Color (Caramel Color, Yellow Lakes 5 & 6, Yellows 5 & 6).
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Phosphate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Anti-Caking AgentsProcessing indicator
In this product: Silicon Dioxide.
Common in powdered processed foods.
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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.
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