Hickory Smoke Flavored Macaroni & Four Cheeses
Processing Score
8.6Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
7/10Excellent
The processing score reflects 33 ingredients, including enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums and natural flavoring. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.
Nutrition Highlights
Little Or No Cholesterol ListedGood Protein SourceGood Fiber Source
Nutrient Alerts
High Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
5051379048709
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size70 g
Amount per serving
Calories
250
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2g
3%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 560mg
24%
Total Carbohydrate 51g
19%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 5g
Protein 8g
Calcium 60mg
5%
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
19 listed · 8 flagged for reviewENRICHED PASTA (WHEAT FLOUR, NIACIN, IRON [FERROUS SULFATE], THIAMIN MONONITRATE, RIBOFLAVIN, FOLIC ACID), MALTODEXTRIN (FROM CORN), WHEY (FROM MILK), CORN STARCH, SALT, YEAST EXTRACT, BUTTERMILK, PALM OIL, SUGAR, NATURAL SMOKE FLAVOR, PARMESAN CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), NATURAL FLAVOR, SPICES, GARLIC*, CHEDDAR CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES). ROMANO CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), ONION*, LACTIC ACID (LACTIC ACID CALCIUM LACTATE), BLUE CHEESE* (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURE, SALT, ENZYMES), XANTHAN GUM.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Hickory Smoke Flavored Macaroni & Four Cheeses scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Smoke Flavor, Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Industrial Enzymes (Cheddar Cheese* (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes). Romano Cheese* (Pasteurized Milk, Cheese Culture, Salt, Enzymes)): Industrial enzyme use indicates significant processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Xanthan 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 Hickory Smoke Flavored Macaroni & Four Cheeses' 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, Iron [Ferrous Sulfate], Thiamin Mononitrate, Riboflavin, Folic Acid).
Natural sources but industrial application.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin (From Corn), Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Palm Oil.
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Lactic Acid (Lactic Acid Calcium Lactate).
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
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