Idahoan, Fully Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar
Processing Score
10.9Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
—/10No Data
The processing score reflects 29 ingredients, including artificial flavoring, ingredients listed as artificial, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. 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
029700321215
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size28 g
Amount per serving
Calories
100
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 1.5g
2%
Saturated Fat 0.5g
3%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
0%
Sodium 710mg
31%
Total Carbohydrate 20g
7%
Dietary Fiber 2g
7%
Total Sugars 1g
Protein 2g
Calcium 20mg
2%
Iron 0.4mg
2%
* 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 reviewIDAHO POTATOES, SALT, MALTODEXTRIN, NATURAL FLAVORS (INCLUDING SMOKE), VEGETABLE OIL (CONTAINS ONE OR MORE OF THE FOLLOWING: COCONUT, SOYBEAN, SUNFLOWER, COTTONSEED, CANOLA), CHEDDAR CHEESE (PASTEURIZED MILK, CHEESE CULTURES, SALT, ENZYMES), SUGAR, SOY FLOUR, NONFAT DRY MILK, BLACK PEPPER AND BLACK PEPPER EXTRACT, MONO AND DIGLYCERIDES, CALCIUM STEAROYL LACTYLATE, BUTTERMILK, ANNATTO EXTRACT, SPICE, SODIUM ACID PYROPHOSPHATE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), YEAST EXTRACT, PAPRIKA EXTRACT, SODIUM BISULFITE (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), CARAMEL COLOR, CITRIC ACID (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), MIXED TOCOPHEROLS (PRESERVE FRESHNESS), LESS THAN 2% SILICON DIOXIDE ADDED AS AN ANTICAKING AGENT.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Idahoan, Fully Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavors (Including Smoke)): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Mono And Diglycerides): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Prepared Entrees, this product is more processed than about 53% of the 6,999 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 Idahoan, Fully Loaded Mashed Potatoes, Peppered Bacon & Cheddar'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.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Maltodextrin, Sugar.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Vegetable OilsProcessing indicator
In this product: Vegetable Oil (Contains One Or More Of The Following: Coconut, Soybean, Sunflower, Cottonseed, Canola).
Natural oils are minimally processed, hydrogenated oils indicate UPF.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Calcium Stearoyl Lactylate.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Natural ColorsProcessing indicator
In this product: Annatto Extract, Caramel Color.
Natural sources but still indicate processing.
- Food Bases & AlkalisProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Acid Pyrophosphate (Preserve Freshness).
Common in baking, excessive use indicates processing.
- Industrial FermentationProcessing indicator
In this product: Yeast Extract.
Industrial fermentation for additive production.
- Natural PreservativesProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Bisulfite (Preserve Freshness).
Natural sources but industrial application.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Colby Jack vs Cheddar Cheese, American Cheese vs Cheddar, and Bacon vs Sausage comparisons.
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