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Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original

Processing Score
9.1Ultra-Processed
Nutrition Score
4.5/10Fair

The processing score reflects 30 ingredients, including modified ingredients, enriched flour or grain, emulsifiers or gums, plus 1 more we flag. The nutrition score reflects high sodium.

Nutrition Highlights

Good Protein Source

Nutrient Alerts

High Sodium
Kraft Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original Boxed Dinners & Sides
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
021000064052
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size68 g
Amount per serving
Calories
220
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 7g
9%
Saturated Fat 2.5g
13%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 690mg
30%
Total Carbohydrate 30g
11%
Dietary Fiber 1g
4%
Total Sugars 3g
Protein 7g
Calcium 100mg
8%
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

5 listed · 2 flagged for review

ENRICHED MACARONI PRODUCT (WHEAT FLOUR, GLYCERYL MONOSTEARATE, NIACIN, FERROUS SULFATE [IRON], THIAMIN MONONITRATE [VITAMIN B1], RIBOFLAVIN [VITAMIN B2], FOLIC ACID); CHEESE SAUCE (WHEY, MILK, CANOLA OIL, MILK PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, SODIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, WHEY PROTEIN CONCENTRATE, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF LACTIC ACID, SODIUM ALGINATE, SORBIC ACID AS A PRESERVATIVE, MILKFAT, OLEORESIN PAPRIKA [COLOR], CHEESE CULTURE, ENZYMES, NATURAL FLAVOR, ANNATTO EXTRACT [COLOR]); MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, MALTODEXTRIN, ACETYLATED MONOGLYCERIDES, SALT, MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES.

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What These Ingredients Tell Us

We group Macaroni & Cheese Dinner, Original'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.

Other AdditivesUPF marker

In this product: Acetylated Monoglycerides, Medium Chain Triglycerides.

Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.

Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator

In this product: Maltodextrin.

Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.

Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator

In this product: Salt.

Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.

This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Kraft Singles vs Velveeta comparison. You can also see how it fits our Kraft Singles and Kraft Mac and Cheese explainers.

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