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Harris Teeter, Quick N ' Cheesy

Processing Score
14.4Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
6/10Good

The processing score reflects 35 ingredients, including artificial colors, preservatives, corn syrup, 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
072036310583
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size61 g
Amount per serving
Calories
230
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.5g
4%
Saturated Fat 1.5g
8%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol <5mg
2%
Sodium 600mg
26%
Total Carbohydrate 43g
16%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 7g
Calcium 60mg
5%
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

17 listed · 6 flagged for review

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT [DURUM FLOUR, WHEAT FLOUR, SALT, GLYCEROL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMINE MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID, MALTODEXTRIN, WHEY, CORN SYRUP, PALM OIL, MODIFIED CORN STARCH, NONFAT MILK, GRANULAR AND CHEDDAR CHEESE (MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), SALT, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM TRIPOLYPHOSPHATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPATE, EMULSIFIER (MONOGLYCERIDES), LACTIC ACID, YELLOW LAKE 5, YELLOW 6 LAKE, GUAR GUM, SODIUM SILICOALUMINATE.

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, Harris Teeter, Quick N ' Cheesy scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:

  • Corn-Based Sweeteners (Corn Syrup): HFCS is a hallmark of ultra-processed foods.
  • Modified Starches (Modified Corn Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
  • Artificial Colors (Yellow Lake 5, Yellow 6 Lake): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
  • Other Additives (Sodium Tripolyphosphate, Emulsifier (Monoglycerides), Sodium Silicoaluminate): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
  • Stabilizers & Gums (Guar Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in 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 Harris Teeter, Quick N ' Cheesy'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: Enriched Macaroni Product [Durum Flour, Wheat Flour, Salt, Glycerol Monostearate, Niacin, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamine Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid.

Fortification often compensates for processing losses.

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.

MineralsProcessing indicator

In this product: Sodium Phosphate.

Added minerals often compensate for processing.

Food AcidsProcessing indicator

In this product: Lactic Acid.

Common in both traditional and industrial foods.

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